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Make a difference — become a mentor
Looking for a way to share your knowledge with the next generation of legal aid lawyers? We’re launching a new mentorship program, with generous…
Retroactive compensation process for section 530 transition
LABC has created a one-time process to compensate criminal defence counsel for work done in response to the May 2024 change in the s. 530 process.…
New items and revisions to Criminal and Disbursements tariffs
As communicated in the March 2025 Notice to Counsel #128 (PDF), we’ve revised LABC’s Criminal Tariff (PDF) and Disbursements Tariff (PDF) to include…
Reminder: Free Criminal Law Bootcamp
Are you a junior criminal law lawyer? There’s still time to sign up for a free Criminal Law Bootcamp! Legal Aid BC is pleased to work with the…
Qualified mentors wanted: Share your knowledge
Looking for a way to share your knowledge with the next generation of legal aid lawyers? We’re launching a new mentorship program, with generous…
Support for articling student positions at law firms
Legal Aid BC has negotiated with the Law Foundation of BC to establish a one-year articling program in collaboration with the Association of Legal…
Retirement of Brian Coleman, QC (KC)
Brian Coleman, QC, a long-serving criminal law lawyer dedicated to legal aid work, recently retired from practice. (While the QC designation is now…
Legal Aid Connect survey: Have your say!
We hold Legal Aid Connect events in a variety of BC communities throughout the year. These events provide opportunities for us to listen, learn, and…
Expanding Lawyer Demographic Data: online engagement sessions
LABC will soon be inviting private bar legal aid lawyers to voluntarily share more of their demographic data in our
Lawyer payments: April long weekend
Due to the April long weekend, Legal Aid BC’s offices will be closed on: April 18, 2025 (Good Friday) April 21, 2025 (Easter Monday…