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Mayors proclaim Duty Counsel Day in Edmonton and Calgary, city landmarks to be lit up
The mayors of Alberta’s two largest cities have signed official proclamations declaring October 27 as Duty
Celebrating duty counsel – the embodiment of access to justice
“Duty counsel lend a hand and a voice to those desperate for one, and they transform
Duty counsel everywhere, for everyone
Alberta is big but no matter where you are, legal aid help is close. Geographically
Nine things you can do to support Duty Counsel Day
The justice system is complex. Here’s to the lawyers who make it a little easier.
Duty Counsel Day: Messages of support
Pictured above: Supreme Court of Canada Chief Justice Richard Wagner. “There is a lot to be
Four new appointees bring decades of experience and fresh perspectives to LAA Board
The Law Society of Alberta appoints four new members to Legal Aid Alberta Board of Directors.
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Legal Aid Alberta reaffirms commitment to reconciliation on National Indigenous Peoples Day
June 21 marks National Indigenous Peoples Day — a time to celebrate the rich cultures, contributions, and histories of First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples
New faces, renewed energy: Meet Legal Aid Alberta’s 2025 summer students
There are sure signs that spring has sprung: temperatures rise, flowers bloom, and, at Legal Aid Alberta, summer students join the team and begin their
Thank you for 52 years of access to justice
On May 24, LAA celebrates another year of protecting the legal rights of Albertans. Since 1973, Legal Aid Alberta has played a pivotal role in
In youth court, Legal Aid Alberta is there to protect your rights
“The right to a lawyer includes the right to understand and be understood,” says Marcus Threndyle, youth criminal duty counsel lawyer. On a Friday morning
Ask a Lawyer: Mental health and the justice system
Mental Health Week is May 5 – 11, raising awareness of the fact that many people – regardless of demographics – struggle with different forms
Legal help at your fingertips: Four easy resources to guide you through legal aid
Dealing with a legal issue is stressful. We understand that — especially when life is already overwhelming due to things like family violence, addiction, or