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Lawyer Portal modernization
Legal Aid BC is “modernizing” the system used for the Lawyer Portal to better support lawyers who do legal aid work.
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…
Complaints and recordkeeping tips
Despite your hard work on a case, clients sometimes complain. We have tips for that.
Lawyer Portal tips
We’ve prepared three Lawyer Portal tips on: How to know if a contract is expiring soon; how to see which tariff items are included in your contracts…
Navigating the Lawyer News web page
Staying up to date on LABC news and information has never been easier.
Criminal law: Pre-trial conference billing tip
Pre-trial conferences (PTCs) are billable once per information, even if there are multiple attendances.
New and existing resources: Lawyer Portal
Be sure to check the Lawyer Portal regularly as we continue to add materials and resources to support your practice.
Tips: Contract tariffs
Wondering how to see the tariff items available on your contract, or how to determine what you have remaining to bill?
Criminal law: Applying on behalf of your clients
Due to COVID-19, LABC has a new, temporary process that allows lawyers to apply for legal aid on behalf of in-custody and out-of-custody Criminal law…