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Access available to LAO legal research memos
Legal Aid Ontario (LAO) LAW memos can help you prepare your clients’ cases.
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…
Reminder: Billing for articled students
You can bill us for legal services performed by an articled student, depending on certain conditions.
Free webinar: The Trauma-Informed Approach
Join us on June 2, 12 pm – 1 pm, with presenter Dr. Lori Vitale Cox for a one-hour webinar on Zoom about the effects of trauma while you learn…
Mentoring opportunities available
LABC promotes mentoring within the tariff bar to provide lawyers with valuable and practical learning opportunities.
Tariff changes coming April 1
We’re preparing our systems and drafting associated changes to the LABC Tariffs, effective April 1, 2021.
Family Limited Representation Contracts trial period continues — with changes
We’re extending the trial period for Family Limited Representation Contracts into fiscal year 2021/2022 with some changes to clients’ eligibility and…
Family law: DOJ free online training courses
The Department of Justice has been developing free online training courses, professional training materials, and public legal education and…
Legal aid contracts: What clients need to know
Communicating contract details with your clients ensures that everyone is on the same page about expectations.
Courthouse Libraries BC offers free family law resources
Courthouse Libraries BC (CLBC) offers a variety of in-person and remote-access resources for lawyers during the pandemic.