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Increased financial eligibility guidelines
As announced in a recent Message to the Bar, Legal Aid BC has expanded financial eligibility for Family Limited Representation Contracts using new…
Criminal Early Resolution Contract (CERC) evaluation results
Legal Aid BC introduced the Criminal Early Resolution Contract (CERC) in 2019 to expand criminal legal aid services to clients who are not otherwise…
Job opportunity at Legal Aid BC: Manager, Criminal, Immigration and Appeals
Legal Aid BC has an exciting new job opportunity! Long-term Legal Aid BC Manager David Griffiths will be retiring later this year and LABC is looking…
Videoconference court proceedings: Update to MS Teams links
Effective Monday, January 31, 2022, Court Services Branch (CSB) will be updating the list of MS Teams court links for virtual attendance.
Notice to Counsel #117 clarification
As a result of feedback received in response to Notice to Counsel #117, Legal Aid BC would like to clarify the change to General Terms and Conditions…
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.
LABC’s Quality Assurance Program
LABC’s Quality Assurance Program continues to grow and support legal aid lawyers in BC.
Complaints and recordkeeping tips
Despite your hard work on a case, clients sometimes complain. We have tips for that.
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.
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.