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Lawyer Initiated Applications for Clients with Criminal Matters
We are pleased to share some news at LABC that will enhance the client and lawyer experience for criminal matters. As many of you have already been…
April 25, 2023
This month's legal aid updates
As announced in November, a three-year agreement was reached between the BC Government, Legal Aid BC, and the Association of Legal Aid Lawyers (ALL…
April 3, 2023
Reducing the Administrative Burden on LABC Clients
Applying for legal aid will now be a little easier for some clients who have used our services before.
February 23, 2023
Message from CEO: What's new at LABC?
What’s new at Legal Aid BC? Plenty. Senior management at LABC (CEO and COO) are no longer new. A couple new board members. A new strategic plan for…
February 23, 2023
Retroactive Tariff and Professional Development Payments
Eligible lawyers received retroactive tariff payments with a rate increase for services provided last year, and LABC will be paying a professional…
February 23, 2023
Billing tip: Expert Witness – Criminal contracts
A new expert tariff item provides time for various expert witness preparation and/or testimony on Criminal Standard contracts.
February 23, 2023
Indigenous Travel Bursary
Indigenous legal aid lawyers can receive $500 per year to support travel for work and courses.
February 23, 2023
Contact us to be part of a Lawyer Portal Focus Group
We would like to gather your suggestions and feedback on proposed improvements and changes.
February 23, 2023
December Lawyer Portal updates
Legal Aid BC is continuing to improve and further develop the new Lawyer Portal based on your feedback.
December 15, 2022
Legal research memos available
Legal Aid BC has an arrangement with Legal Aid Ontario (LAO) to provide BC’s legal aid lawyers with legal research memoranda from LAO.
December 15, 2022