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Repeat Violent Offending Intervention Initiative
All counsel taking on criminal standard contracts should review the attached fact sheet regarding this new initiative. The Repeat Violent Offending…
Lawyer Initiated Applications for Clients with Criminal Matters
We are pleased to share some news at LABC that will enhance the client and lawyer experience for criminal matters. As many of you have already been…
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…
Law Society requires lawyers to take Indigenous intercultural course
The Law Society of BC requires all lawyers in BC to complete the Indigenous intercultural course by January 2024. The course will help you…
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?
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”…
Lawyer Portal upgrade and ongoing improvements
Legal Aid BC is supporting lawyers with the transition to a new Lawyer Portal.
Lawyer Portal modernization: Launch date, training, and new usernames
As announced in December, Legal Aid BC is “modernizing” the system used for the Lawyer Portal so lawyers who do legal aid work can be better…
Legal Aid BC bursaries for upcoming webinars
Legal Aid BC continues to offer bursaries for continuing professional development courses that are relevant to your legal aid practice.
Legal Aid BC bursaries for upcoming webinars
Bursaries are available for continuing professional development courses.