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Lawyer Quality Assurance Framework: Engagement Summary Report
In December 2025, LABC invited feedback from lawyers and other interested and impacted parties to help shape the development of a Lawyer Quality…
Updated resource: Working with your legal aid lawyer
We’ve updated our online resource Working with your legal aid lawyer. This two-page guide explains to clients what to expect from their legal aid…
Bursary offer: NFLP and NCLP programs
LABC offers bursary support in the form of reimbursement to a limited number of qualified lawyers who attended the Federation of Law Societies of…
Divorcepath available free from Courthouse Libraries BC
Courthouse Libraries BC’s Divorcepath is available free to everyone on public access computers located in 30 courthouse library locations.…
Family Legal Aid Expansion continuous improvement update
As part of our commitment to continuous improvement, Legal Aid BC is introducing changes to its family law services.Effective June 22, 2026, we will…
Family law early resolution process expanded
The family early resolution process in the BC Provincial Courts was expanded as of May 1, 2026, to all registries within the Vancouver, Fraser,…
Supporting articling students at law firms
Legal Aid BC continues to offer a Law Foundation-funded articling program in collaboration with the Association of Legal Aid Lawyers.This initiative…
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…
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…
Survey: Let us know about your experience working with LABC
Legal Aid BC’s focus remains on improving our services and support for private bar lawyers. This survey allows us to better understand the experience…