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Legal Aid Alberta honours 51 long serving employees
LAA celebrates team members who have dedicated their careers to delivering access to justice for disadvantaged

Ask a Lawyer: Focus on the kids while co-parenting during the holiday season
Legal Aid Alberta family lawyer Meghan Hanson advises parents to try to resolve holiday co-parenting issues

Hundreds attend Legal Aid Alberta webinar on family violence
Emergency Protection Orders: Who they’re for, how they work and how to get one to stay

Remembering those who fought for the freedoms we enjoy
On November 11, we remember the sacrifices made by those who fought tirelessly for the rights

Ask a Lawyer: How Legal Aid Alberta helps people facing family violence stay safe
November is Family Violence Prevention Month. It’s important to raise awareness of this issue and the

It’s Family Violence Prevention Month: register for a free webinar on how LAA keeps people safe
November is Family Violence Prevention month. It’s important to raise awareness of this issue and the
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From student placements to articling: Law school graduates share why they returned to LAA
Three law school graduates who previously worked at Legal Aid Alberta as summer or placement students have returned to complete their articling year. The aspiring
Legal Aid Alberta’s 2025–26 annual report now available
Legal Aid Alberta’s 2025–26 annual report highlights progress on strategic Quality, Access and Accountability priorities that shape how we deliver legal services to Albertans.
What separated parents need to know about summer travel with children
Separated or divorced parents should plan ahead before making summer travel plans. Learn when to refer to a parenting agreement, what information to share with
Why Indigenous representation matters in Alberta’s justice system: from drywaller to lawyer
Legal Aid Alberta lawyer Justin Hjelsvold turned in his drywall trowel for a career in law and a chance to improve access to justice for
Why Gladue principles matter and how Indigenous Courts are changing justice in Alberta
Reflecting on justice and reconciliation during National Indigenous History Month. June is National Indigenous History Month, a time to recognize the histories cultures and contributions
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