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Family law resource: HELP Toolkit
The Department of Justice Canada is offering a great resource for family law lawyers: HELP Toolkit: Identifying and Responding to Family Violence for…
Videoconference court proceedings: Update to MS Teams links
Effective Monday, January 31, 2022, Court Services Branch (CSB) will be updating the list of MS Teams court links for virtual attendance.
Notice to Counsel #117 clarification
As a result of feedback received in response to Notice to Counsel #117, Legal Aid BC would like to clarify the change to General Terms and Conditions…
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…
LABC’s Quality Assurance Program
LABC’s Quality Assurance Program continues to grow and support legal aid lawyers in BC.
Complaints and recordkeeping tips
Despite your hard work on a case, clients sometimes complain. We have tips for that.
Extended family contracts
Due to ongoing COVID-19 impacts, we’re extending active Family Standard Contracts.
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.
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.
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.