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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…
Bursary offer: Mediation training for family law
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…
Family duty counsel recruitment
Legal Aid BC (LABC) is looking for qualified family lawyers to add to its family duty counsel (FDC) roster in the following locations: 100…
Revised compliance policy
LABC has revised its policies governing the handling of complaints and the procedures surrounding the investigations and resolution of issues. The…
Criminal record check requirements
Legal aid lawyers will now be required, as mandated by the Criminal Records Review Act (CRRA), to submit a criminal record check, aligning with the…
How Family Justice Counsellors can help you and your clients
LABC clients can benefit from receiving free services from the Family Justice Services Division (FJSD) at various points through their family law…
Provide your feedback on LABC’s Quality Assurance Framework for representation services
Legal Aid BC (LABC) is undertaking a project to develop a Lawyer Quality Assurance (QA) Framework for contracted legal aid representation services.…
Lawyer-initiated change-of-counsel requests
As part of our ongoing efforts to manage program costs responsibly and ensure a high quality of client service, LABC asks that change-of-counsel…
Extending our heartfelt gratitude to you
As 2025 wraps up, we at Legal Aid BC (LABC) extend our sincere appreciation to you for your continued commitment to legal aid work. Your dedication,…