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Growing number of Albertans value Legal Aid Alberta for its positive impact, role in protecting access to justice: poll
New independent study shows rising public trust, awareness and positive impact on the lives of Albertans.
Celebrating the women of Legal Aid Alberta
On International Women’s Day, March 8, we celebrate the women whose knowledge, talent and commitment are
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
Legal Aid Alberta celebrates staff at long-service awards
Legal Aid Alberta celebrates 35 long-time employees When Tahira Karim first joined Legal Aid Alberta (LAA),
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
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.
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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
How Legal Aid Alberta supports people through Mental Health Court
Mental Health Week runs May 4 to 10 and is a timely reminder that mental health touches every corner of our lives, including the justice system.
Mental Health Court in Edmonton: How it works
Legal Aid Alberta plays an important role in Mental Health Court and protecting access to justice. Mental Health Court is a specialized court in Edmonton
Who gets custody of the pets in a divorce in Alberta?
Most people consider pets part of the family, but the law says otherwise. Legal Aid Alberta lawyers Sheila Raffray and Chuck Easton explain. Division