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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…
New and existing resources: Lawyer Portal
Be sure to check the Lawyer Portal regularly as we continue to add materials and resources to support your practice.
Criminal duty counsel: The triage model and what we’ve learned so far
LABC recently introduced the triage model for out-of-custody duty counsel to ensure safety in the court and to help clients navigate a different…
Family law: Upcoming virtual town hall
Family lawyers who practice legal aid are invited to attend a free virtual town hall on November 18, 2020, from 12:30 – 1:30 pm (PST) on MS Teams.
Changes to the Family Limited Representation contract
We recently updated the Family Limited Representation contract to allow us — and you — to help more clients with a broader range of family law issues…
Out-of-custody duty counsel: One hour added for pre-court preparation time
LABC is increasing the daily authorizations by one hour for all duty counsel assignments that include out-of-custody services.
Criminal law: Out-of-custody duty counsel to return
Provincial Court plans staged return of initial appearance lists.