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Legal Aid Alberta hosts “Ask a Lawyer” series with Global Morning Show
LAA family lawyer Jessica Chapman kicks off Global News TV segment with insights and expertise on
Legal Aid Alberta adds new way of assisting sexual assault complainants in complex legal territory
New procedure will help reduce delays and provide Albertans with lawyers who can help protect their
Six ways the pandemic is changing the legal services landscape as we know it
How Legal Aid Alberta is finding solutions to ensure Albertans have access to justice. Communications
New Youth Criminal Law Panel to improve access to justice for young people
We’re working to ensure vulnerable Albertans have access to consistent high quality legal representation no matter
Five helpful tips for when you need legal support
Staying informed is the best way to ensure timely access to justice for yourself and other
2020 Year in Review
The pandemic has exacerbated the struggles faced by many Albertans and demand for Legal Aid services
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What separated parents need to know about summer travel with children
Separated or divorced parents should plan ahead before making summer travel plans. Learn when to refer to a parenting agreement, what information to share with
Why Indigenous representation matters in Alberta’s justice system: from drywaller to lawyer
Legal Aid Alberta lawyer Justin Hjelsvold turned in his drywall trowel for a career in law and a chance to improve access to justice for
Why Gladue principles matter and how Indigenous Courts are changing justice in Alberta
Reflecting on justice and reconciliation during National Indigenous History Month. June is National Indigenous History Month, a time to recognize the histories cultures and contributions
Celebrating 53 years of protecting access to justice
Legal Aid Alberta continues to evolve and meet the legal needs of Albertans. For more than five decades, Legal Aid Alberta (LAA) has been
You can’t pour from an empty cup: Mental health awareness for Alberta’s criminal defence, family and immigration lawyers
May is Mental Health Awareness Month — and if you practise criminal defence, family law or immigration and refugee law, this is for you. The legal profession prizes resilience, analytical thinking,
Meet Legal Aid Alberta’s summer students
Summer student program gives future lawyers important experience in child welfare, family, immigration and adult criminal defence. For a second-year law student looking to gain