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LAA’s frontline lawyers have a huge impact on the lives of domestic violence victims
Legal Aid is helping protect people from physical, emotional, psychological, or sexual abuse As we
Mental health and the law: How a therapeutic approach is making a difference
Legal Aid Alberta lawyer Amna Qureshi appears on the May 4, 2021 episode of the “Ask
Is chasing paper a thing of the past?
Just think of all the paper we haven’t used in the past year! This week
Busted: Five Myths about Legal Aid Alberta
For one reason or another, the legal profession lends itself to books, plays, and big- and
Ask A Lawyer: immigration and refugee claims and the pandemic
Legal Aid Alberta responds to new challenges and changes to the way applications are handled.
On the frontlines with Legal Aid Alberta family lawyers
LAA family lawyers Vanessa Cork, based in Lethbridge, and Kevin Livingstone, in Wetaskiwin, work with families
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Separating fact from fiction in the Canadian legal system
Legal Aid Alberta staff criminal duty council Cameron Mitchell joined Global Edmonton to help unpack some of the facts from the fiction, from arrests and police interrogations to what to what to expect in the courtroom.
Legal Aid Alberta’s 2025 in review
How Legal Aid Alberta has protected access to justice for Albertans across the province. 2025 was a critical year for Legal Aid Alberta (LAA)
Supporting Albertans facing family violence matters
November is Family Violence Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness of this serious issue, and the ways Legal Aid Alberta can support claimants and
Duty Counsel: Your first line of defence
Going to court can be a stressful experience for anyone. Fortunately, Canadians have a Charter right to legal representation and legal aid organizations across the
Office closure on Sept. 30: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Legal Aid Alberta (LAA) offices and phone lines will be closed in recognition of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. On Sept. 30, we observe
The role of youth duty counsel in the justice system
The Youth Criminal Justice Act ensures that young people are treated fairly – and differently than adults – if they come into conflict with the