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We’re looking for mentors
Want to share your knowledge with the next generation of legal aid lawyers? Consider becoming a mentor through LABC’s mentorship program, generously…
Bursary offer: Mediation training for family law
We’re pleased to offer bursaries to cover mediation training for family lawyers. If you take on legal aid family cases, you may qualify for LABC to…
Meet LABC’s new board member: Nancy Carter, KC
We’re pleased to announce that Nancy Carter, KC has joined Legal Aid BC’s (LABC) board of directors. Nancy has over 31 years of public sector…
Legal Aid Connect 2026
Legal Aid Connect is taking place in Campbell River on March 3, 2026, and Nanaimo on March 4, 2026. If you’re still interested in attending, please…
Join us for an info session on March 18, 2026
We’re pleased to invite lawyers, articling students, and current law students to an upcoming information session for those interested in joining…
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, as mandated by the Criminal Records Review Act (CRRA), to submit a criminal record check, aligning with the…