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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…
Phase-out of the word ‘body’ for in-custody accused persons
Further to a discussion held at the Judicial Operations Committee of the Provincial Court of BC, all court users including defence counsel, Crown…
What you need to know about GST numbers
When you first apply for a lawyer vendor number at LABC, Form-A on this Forms web page asks you to provide your GST number. This is essential for us…
Make a difference — become a mentor
Looking for a way to share your knowledge with the next generation of legal aid lawyers? We’re launching a new mentorship program, with generous…