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Bursary offer: Family law mediation training
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…
Qualified mentors wanted: Share your knowledge
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…
Support for articling student positions at law firms
Legal Aid BC has negotiated with the Law Foundation of BC to establish a one-year articling program in collaboration with the Association of Legal…
Retirement of Brian Coleman, QC (KC)
Brian Coleman, QC, a long-serving criminal law lawyer dedicated to legal aid work, recently retired from practice. (While the QC designation is now…
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MS Teams links and Law Society of BC Lawyer Credentials
As you are aware, the Court Services Branch currently provides a document containing all courtroom MS Teams links (the “Live Links” document) to the…
Get to know Legal Aid BC’s new CEO
We’re pleased to announce that Wendy Jackson was appointed as LABC’s new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective February 3, 2025. Most…
CBA’s 2025 Legal Aid Leader Award recipient announced
We’re thrilled to announce that Beatrix Josephy is the 2025 recipient of the Canadian Bar Association’s (CBA) Legal Aid Leader Award. Beatrix…
IRCA coverage expanded
Impact of Race and Culture Assessments (IRCAs) are currently funded for racialized LABC clients who face a jail sentence of two years or more, or in…
Requesting pre-charge contracts for restorative justice
LABC can approve coverage for clients who face potential criminal charges. Our criminal law team approves funding for these pre-charge contracts…