Lawyers who participate in legal aid share in a common belief in the importance of quality representation and advice at all levels to those who could otherwise not afford it. They have chosen to commit themselves to legal aid work despite the current lack of financial reward, because they want to provide a good quality public service within the justice system. They believe that without access to justice, there can be no justice at all.

Private Bar and firm participation in the legal aid system is fundamental to being able to provide access to justice to those who cannot afford it.

Benefits to firms by encouraging junior lawyers’ to with Legal Aid Alberta

• The firm benefits from a reputation of actively giving back to society.
• Your lawyers will be introduced to new areas of law; therefore enhancing their knowledge base
• Access to mentors (provided by LAA) will assist your lawyers in building their knowledge base
• Your junior lawyers will get trial experience that is hard to come by early in their career, and could benefit the firm with greater litigation experience.
• You can count on receiving payment for your work every time!
• Students can now take their own cases and there is no longer a limit on the number of hours they can do on a lawyer’s Certificate.