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National survey of criminal defence counsel on representation of marginalized clients
Dr. Marianne Quirouette and Dr. Chloe Leclerc at the University of Montreal are conducting a national survey of criminal defence counsel to gain…
Job opportunities at LABC
LABC is hiring for a Staff Lawyer, Family Duty Counsel term position in Surrey as well as Family Circuit Counsel in Bella Bella (Klemtu). Please see…
Strengthening legal aid services
There is some good news to report on legal aid in BC; some encouraging steps in the right direction. Thanks to you and your leadership in the legal…
A big duty counsel thank you!
It is National Duty Counsel Day today, October 27, and I want to take this opportunity to recognize and thank the 450 of you who provide duty counsel…
Closures on September 19
Legal Aid BC and all intake offices will be closed Monday, September 19, 2022, for the provincial holiday. See Notice to the Profession NP30, which…
Save the date: October 27 is Duty Counsel Day
If you provide duty counsel services, you’ll soon have your day.
Northern virtual bail underway
Procedures governing all bail hearings in Northern BC (Region 5) have changed, effective April 19, 2021.
Free webinar: The Trauma-Informed Approach
Join us on June 2, 12 pm – 1 pm, with presenter Dr. Lori Vitale Cox for a one-hour webinar on Zoom about the effects of trauma while you learn…
Tariff changes coming April 1
We’re preparing our systems and drafting associated changes to the LABC Tariffs, effective April 1, 2021.
Out-of-custody criminal duty counsel survey results
Feedback gathered through an informal survey of lawyers who provide out-of-custody criminal duty counsel services shows what is working with the new…