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Access available to LAO legal research memos
Legal Aid Ontario (LAO) LAW memos can help you prepare your clients’ cases.
Reminder: Billing for articled students
You can bill us for legal services performed by an articled student, depending on certain conditions.
Mentoring opportunities available
LABC promotes mentoring within the tariff bar to provide lawyers with valuable and practical learning opportunities.
Reminder: Private billing needs LABC consent
Remember that private billing of legal aid clients is not allowed without LABC’s consent for any fees or disbursements.
Tariff changes coming April 1
We’re preparing our systems and drafting associated changes to the LABC Tariffs, effective April 1, 2021.
Gladue report services are moving
Gladue report services are transitioning from LABC to the BC First Nations Justice Council on April 1, 2021.
Holiday payment schedule
We’re pleased to inform you that your regular payment schedule will continue throughout the holidays without disruption this year.
Provincial Court Family Rules update
Surrey and Victoria will be designated Early Resolution and Case Management Model registries, effective December 7, 2020.
Satisfaction survey results are in
The majority of respondents who participated in our 2020 Tariff Lawyer Satisfaction Survey rated the support they receive from us highly –…
Appeals tariff amendments
Watch for upcoming amendments to the wording of the administrative appeals section of the Appeals and Judicial Reviews Tariff.