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2026 legal aid financial eligibility increase: Standard Family Representation cases
Legal Aid BC has increased financial eligibility for Standard Family Representation cases, effective April 1, 2026. The Net household monthly…
Legal Aid Connect Campbell River and Nanaimo: Thanks for attending
Legal Aid BC (LABC) recently hosted four successful Connect events in Campbell River on March 3 and Nanaimo on March 4-5. Local private bar lawyers,…
Legal Aid Connect: Prince George
We’re pleased to invite you to the upcoming Legal Aid Connect event we’re hosting in Prince George on June 17, 2026 (4:30 – 8:30 pm).Join us for this…
LABC publishes new accessibility progress report
In 2023, LABC’s first Accessibility Committee developed the 2023-2025 Accessibility Plan reflective of the Accessible British Columbia Act to…
Temporary intake pause: Drug Treatment Court of Vancouver
The Office of the Chief Judge at the Drug Treatment Court of Vancouver (DTCV) recently issued a notice of temporary pause for new intakes at the…
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…