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Get UBC Allard School of Law’s free Resume Book
Looking to hire an articling student? The University of British Columbia’s Peter A. Allard School of Law’s Career Services Office (CSO) invites you…
Trauma-informed course for lawyers
LABC is pleased to welcome Myrna McCallum who will be presenting an online trauma-informed course for lawyers. If you’re unfamiliar with Myrna’s work…
Parents’ counsel update: Nak’azdli Whut’en Chief and Council
The Ministry of Children and Family Development advises that, as of December 18, 2024, Nak’azdli Whut’en Chief and Council will be added to the list…
Free workshop! Strengthening Bonds: Culturally Responsive Mediation for South Asian Families
Join Mediate BC and the South Asian Legal Clinic of BC at the online workshop Strengthening Bonds: Culturally Responsive Mediation for South…
Family duty counsel roster requirements
Family duty counsel (FDC) provide summary legal advice and limited representation in court to self-represented litigants. Legal Aid BC (LABC)…
Lawyer orientation manual updates
We’ve updated our lawyer orientation manual. What You Need to Know About Legal Aid Work is a helpful reference tool to learn more about legal aid…
Parents’ counsel update: Taku River Tlingit First Nation and Piapot Nation Family Services
The Ministry of Children and Family Development advises that, as of November 6, 2024, Taku River Tlingit First Nation and Piapot Nation Family…
Family Law in BC website transfer
Legal Aid BC will be transferring ongoing management of the Family Law in BC website to the Justice Education Society of BC (JES) in mid-December.…
Transcript service provider change update
As originally advised in Notice to Counsel #127, the Government of BC recently announced a change in court transcript provider to Veritext Canada,…
Legal aid navigators help clients with interrelated needs
Do your clients have non-legal issues that take time away from your work on their legal matter? Legal aid navigators can help. These LABC staff…