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Lawyer Portal updates
We recently updated the Lawyer Portal. The following is a summary of some of the changes that may affect you.
Processing delays
We’re currently experiencing some processing delays as we continue to see increased demand for our services, especially in family law, which may…
Save the date: DEMS disclosure portal training
The BC Prosecution Service (BCPS) will be launching a new portal called DEMS for accessing and downloading disclosure for defence counsel. For more…
Expanding demographic data: New options coming to the Lawyer Portal
We’re pleased to inform you that we’ll soon be enhancing how LABC collects lawyer demographic data in the Lawyer Portal. Legal aid private bar…
Legal Aid Connect 2025: Surrey and Abbotsford
Watch for an invitation to join us at Legal Aid Connect in Surrey on November 18 (4:30 pm – 8:30 pm) and in Abbotsford on November 19 (4:30 pm – 8:30…
We’ve shifted away from X: Find us on Bluesky
After careful review of our social media platforms, we’ve decided to step away from X (formerly known as Twitter) as it no longer aligns with LABC’s…
Updated People’s Law School sponsorship breakdown resource
LABC has added links to an updated English version of the People’s Law School online resource If Your Sponsorship Breaks Down to our resources…
New and updated practice directives: forensic liaison assistance with bail hearings
On July 2, 2025, the Provincial Court of BC published a new notice (NP34) and a revised version of a previous notice (NP33) outlining the…
Free online family mediation
Did you know that Access Pro Bono offers free online mediation for families living on low or modest incomes in BC? The program aims to facilitate…
Court Services Branch rough transcripts survey
In support of the Court Digital Transformation Strategy, the Court Services Branch (CSB) is exploring the production of AI-generated voice-to-text…