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Converting a Family Limited Representation Contract to a Family Standard Contract
Have you received a Family Limited Representation Contract (FLRC), and think your client should be eligible for full coverage under a Family Standard contract?
October 26, 2021
LABC’s Quality Assurance Program
LABC’s Quality Assurance Program continues to grow and support legal aid lawyers in BC.
September 29, 2021
Complaints and recordkeeping tips
Despite your hard work on a case, clients sometimes complain. We have tips for that.
September 29, 2021
Extended family contracts
Due to ongoing COVID-19 impacts, we’re extending active Family Standard Contracts.
September 29, 2021
2020 Client Satisfaction Survey results are in
The majority of Legal Aid BC (LABC) clients feel they are being well-represented, according to the 2020 Client Satisfaction Survey.
August 26, 2021
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Courts in BC will be closed on September 30, 2021, to recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
August 26, 2021
Trauma-Informed Approach webinar video available
Missed our recent Trauma-Informed Approach webinar, or wish to revisit it? You can watch it on LABC’s YouTube channel and earn one CPD hour.
June 30, 2021
Access available to LAO legal research memos
Legal Aid Ontario (LAO) LAW memos can help you prepare your clients’ cases.
June 30, 2021
Federal family law: New online courses and resources
We’ve added a document to the Lawyer Portal with links to resources to help family lawyers navigate recent changes to federal family law legislation and the Divorce Act.
June 30, 2021
Reminder: Billing for articled students
You can bill us for legal services performed by an articled student, depending on certain conditions.
May 6, 2021