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Ask a Lawyer: Youth and crime
LAA lawyer Karen McGowan joined Global News Morning Edmonton to share advice for parents on what
Family violence: It’s more than just physical
Legal Aid Alberta lawyer discusses the different forms of abuse and how to spot them
Family Day is different for everyone: Legal Aid Alberta’s recommendations for those going through family breakup
LAA family lawyer shares top five tips for navigating separation and divorce Family Day
Ask a Lawyer: Divorce and family breakdown
LAA lawyer Caitlin Zeran joined Global News Morning Edmonton to talk about the rules of child
Articling in Action: Q&As with LAA students-at-law
Meet the newest faces of access to justice. Read more on what brought them to LAA
Future of access to justice: Legal Aid Alberta law student positions in high demand
At LAA, students get hands on, real-life experience and insight into the realities of what many
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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
Reuniting families in child welfare cases
Regardless of a family’s background, there can be times when circumstances in a home put a child’s well-being at risk. In those instances, the child
New agreement ensures a strong future for legal aid in Alberta
Left to right: Ryan Callioux, KC, board chair, Legal Aid Alberta; Mickey Amery, KC, Minister of Justice and Attorney General; Stacy Petriuk, KC, President-Elect (2025-26)