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Ask a Lawyer: Dispelling myths about family court
Legal Aid Alberta staff lawyers Sheila Raffray and Jessica Chapman join Global News to clear up
2023 year in review: Top 5 milestones for Legal Aid Alberta
Here are five highlights from Legal Aid Alberta’s 50th year of providing access to justice for
Growing a career in access to justice
What do each of the Legal Aid Alberta Long Service Award recipients have in common? The
The driving forces behind Legal Aid Alberta
Legal Aid Alberta celebrates its 50th anniversary and 52 employees with a combined total of 530
Legal Aid Alberta offices closed Dec. 25 to Jan. 1
Legal Aid Alberta offices will be closed beginning Dec. 25, 2023 to Jan. 1, 2024 and
In-person immigration workshop prompts insightful discussions in immigration law
More than 40 roster lawyers attend in-person workshops to learn and discuss the latest legal developments
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Woman to woman: Two Legal Aid Alberta lawyers on the role of women in law, leadership and fair justice
Legal Aid Alberta staff lawyers Katie Clackson and Krista McFadyen on why it’s important to see more women in the courtroom, and the role of
Black History Month: learning from Black history to build stronger communities
Learning, listening and honouring Black brilliance across generations February is Black History Month in Canada, a time to recognize and celebrate the histories, contributions and lived experiences of Black people
Legal Aid Alberta and Alberta Union of Provincial Employees sign new collective agreement
The Collective Agreement reflects our commitment to supporting employees and strengthening access to justice across Alberta. Legal Aid Alberta (LAA) and the Alberta Union of
Who speaks for the kids? Representing children in family court
Legal Aid Alberta staff lawyer Douglas McLachlan explains how children and youth are represented in court. For most Albertans, Family Day is a chance
Legal Aid Alberta named one of Alberta’s Top 85 Employers for 2026
Honour recognizes LAA’s commitment to staff well-being and access to justice. Legal Aid Alberta has been named one of Alberta’s Top 85 Employers for 2026. In Canada’s fastest-growing province, where employers are
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.