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Good news for criminal lawyers! Digital access to court records
Lawyers in BC can now download DARS recordings of Provincial Court adult criminal proceedings and access some adult criminal court documentation from…

Useful tips for getting the contracts you want
If you want more legal aid contracts, the most important thing you can do is to ensure your profile in the Lawyer Portal is up to date. LABC uses…

New versions of the Tax Matters Toolkits
The Canadian Bar Association releases updated versions of its Tax Matters Toolkits, which are designed to help family law lawyers and their clients…

December Lawyer Portal updates
Legal Aid BC is continuing to improve and further develop the new Lawyer Portal based on your feedback.

Legal research memos available
Legal Aid BC has an arrangement with Legal Aid Ontario (LAO) to provide BC’s legal aid lawyers with legal research memoranda from LAO.

Navigate the portal with how-to videos
Did you know there are short and simple how-to videos to help you use the Lawyer Portal?

New Lawyer Portal update released
Legal Aid BC is continuing to make improvements to the Lawyer Portal, with a focus on enhancing the system speed. Keep an eye out for upcoming…

Lawyer Portal tip: Don’t forget to submit your authorization replies!
When you are replying to Legal Aid BC requests for more information on an authorization form in the Lawyer Portal, remember to click the “Submit”…

Portal updates coming your way!
Legal Aid BC is continuing to make improvements to the Lawyer Portal to enhance your user experience. We are listening to your feedback and using it…

Accommodation rate increase
Legal Aid BC will be increasing the rates for accommodation related to travel on LABC contracts.