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LABC celebrates 2025 King’s Counsel designations
We’re pleased to announce that the following individuals are among 31 lawyers receiving the 2025 King’s Counsel (KC) designation for exceptional…
Three new Provincial Court judges appointed
The Government of British Columbia has appointed three Provincial Court judges to help ensure timely and efficient access to justice. The new…
Revised compliance policy
LABC has revised its policies governing the handling of complaints, and the procedures surrounding the investigations and resolution of issues. The…
Legal Aid Connect: Campbell River and Nanaimo
We’re pleased to invite you to the upcoming Legal Aid Connect events we’re hosting in Campbell River on March 3, 2026, and in Nanaimo on March 4,…
Criminal record check requirements
Legal aid lawyers will now be required, per the Criminal Records Review Act, to submit a criminal record check, aligning with the current…
How Family Justice Counsellors can help you and your clients
LABC clients can benefit from receiving free services from the Family Justice Services Division (FJSD) at various points through their family law…
Provide your feedback on LABC’s Quality Assurance Framework for representation services
Legal Aid BC (LABC) is undertaking a project to develop a Lawyer Quality Assurance (QA) Framework for contracted legal aid representation services.…
Megan Olson appointed Provincial Court judge
We’re excited to announce that our Managing Lawyer of the Smithers Parents Legal Centre (PLC), Megan Olson, has been appointed as a judge to the…
Society for Children and Youth of BC launches Early Intervention Program
The Society for Children and Youth of BC (SCYBC) has implemented an Early Intervention Program (EIP) to bring children’s voices into the family law…
Updated Settlements and Judgements policy
We’ve updated our Settlements and Judgements policy (PDF) with revisions throughout, including clarifying language around Clinic Services — legal…