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Make a difference — become a mentor
Looking for a way to share your knowledge with the next generation of legal aid lawyers? We’re launching a new mentorship program, with generous…
Fee waiver: OurFamilyWizard co-parenting app
Would your family law clients benefit from a co-parenting app? OurFamilyWizard — a secure app and platform for better communication between co-…
Addressing rising service demand
We are continuing to see increasing demand for our services, especially in family law, which we need to manage where possible through existing policy…
Legal aid financial eligibility increase: Standard Family Representation cases
Legal Aid BC has increased financial eligibility for Standard Family Representation cases, effective April 1, 2025. The Net household monthly…
Bursary offer: Family law mediation training
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…
Qualified mentors wanted: Share your knowledge
Looking for a way to share your knowledge with the next generation of legal aid lawyers? We’re launching a new mentorship program, with generous…
Support for articling student positions at law firms
Legal Aid BC has negotiated with the Law Foundation of BC to establish a one-year articling program in collaboration with the Association of Legal…
Legal Aid Connect survey: Have your say!
We hold Legal Aid Connect events in a variety of BC communities throughout the year. These events provide opportunities for us to listen, learn, and…
Expanding Lawyer Demographic Data: online engagement sessions
LABC will soon be inviting private bar legal aid lawyers to voluntarily share more of their demographic data in our
Lawyer payments: April long weekend
Due to the April long weekend, Legal Aid BC’s offices will be closed on: April 18, 2025 (Good Friday) April 21, 2025 (Easter Monday…