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LABC is introducing a new Legal Aid Navigator Program
This fall, Legal Aid BC is soft launching a program to support our clients with issues not covered by their legal aid contract. The program will…
Reducing the Administrative Burden on LABC Clients
Applying for legal aid will now be a little easier for some clients who have used our services before.
Strengthening legal aid services
There is some good news to report on legal aid in BC; some encouraging steps in the right direction. Thanks to you and your leadership in the legal…
Have a client story you can share?
Sharing the stories of legal aid clients is one of the best ways we can show the value of what Legal Aid BC does–and the work you do.
A note from Legal Aid BC's CEO
This newsletter is my first opportunity, as Legal Aid BC's new CEO, to address the legal aid bar. I've attended gatherings of lawyers in my new role…
Increased financial eligibility guidelines
As announced in a recent Message to the Bar, Legal Aid BC has expanded financial eligibility for Family Limited Representation Contracts using new…
Job opportunity at Legal Aid BC: Manager, Criminal, Immigration and Appeals
Legal Aid BC has an exciting new job opportunity! Long-term Legal Aid BC Manager David Griffiths will be retiring later this year and LABC is looking…
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…
LABC’s Quality Assurance Program
LABC’s Quality Assurance Program continues to grow and support legal aid lawyers in BC.