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Fairy Creek and Legal Aid - Update
Legal Aid BC is continuing to assist clients who face contempt proceedings arising from the protest at Fairy Creek.
October 26, 2021
LABC’s Quality Assurance Program
LABC’s Quality Assurance Program continues to grow and support legal aid lawyers in BC.
September 29, 2021
Complaints and recordkeeping tips
Despite your hard work on a case, clients sometimes complain. We have tips for that.
September 29, 2021
2020 Client Satisfaction Survey results are in
The majority of Legal Aid BC (LABC) clients feel they are being well-represented, according to the 2020 Client Satisfaction Survey.
August 26, 2021
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Courts in BC will be closed on September 30, 2021, to recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
August 26, 2021
Trauma-Informed Approach webinar video available
Missed our recent Trauma-Informed Approach webinar, or wish to revisit it? You can watch it on LABC’s YouTube channel and earn one CPD hour.
June 30, 2021
Access available to LAO legal research memos
Legal Aid Ontario (LAO) LAW memos can help you prepare your clients’ cases.
June 30, 2021
Criminal lawyers needed for Brydges Line
LABC and Assistance Services Group (ASG) are looking for criminal lawyers to provide legal advice through the Brydges Line service.
June 30, 2021
Reminder: Billing for articled students
You can bill us for legal services performed by an articled student, depending on certain conditions.
May 6, 2021
Free webinar: The Trauma-Informed Approach
Join us on June 2, 12 pm – 1 pm, with presenter Dr. Lori Vitale Cox for a one-hour webinar on Zoom about the effects of trauma while you learn practical approaches for communicating with clients.
May 6, 2021