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Lawyer Portal update: court locations
LABC uses the information you enter on your profile page in the Lawyer Portal to help assign appropriate lawyers for our cases. One valuable piece of…
Revised tariff payments schedule
As we near the end of 2024, Legal Aid BC’s finance team is busy processing final payments and financial documents for this year. Please note an…
Transcript service provider change update
As originally advised in Notice to Counsel #127, the Government of BC recently announced a change in court transcript provider to Veritext Canada,…
Legal Aid Connect 2024: Vancouver & Victoria
We’re pleased to announce the return of Legal Aid Connect, taking place in Vancouver on November 19 and Victoria on November 20-21. This event…
Repeat Violent Offending Intervention Initiative reminder
The Repeat Violent Offending Intervention Initiative (ReVOII) designates specific accused persons to receive dedicated services. If you’re a lawyer…
Legal Aid Connect 2024: Vancouver and Victoria
Watch for an invitation to join us at Legal Aid Connect in Vancouver on November 19 (5:00 pm – 8:30 pm) and in Victoria on November 20…
Billing tips for travel
With many of us back from vacations, we’d like to remind you about a popular billing topic: travel. Here are some helpful tips to remember when…
Disclosing your clients’ finances
A friendly reminder that, as a tariff lawyer, you have a duty to immediately notify LABC if any of the following situations occur: 1. A client’s…
Legal Aid BC Privacy Policy update
On June 30, 2024, Legal Aid BC (LABC) will be updating the Lawyer Portal to provide you with information and obtain your authorization regarding the…
Reminder: conversion to private retainer
A contract lawyer must notify Legal Aid BC of any changes to the client’s financial situation in accordance with the LABC Tariffs — General Terms and…