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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

Duty Counsel Day brings access to justice education to Alberta classrooms
Oct. 27 recognizes duty counsel as the unsung heroes of the justice system. Duty Counsel

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
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Researcher-turned-lawyer created largest database of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
What you need to know Dr. Sasha Reid is a family lawyer at Legal Aid Alberta. Reid has a background in psychology, criminology, sociology, education
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
Understanding Indigenous Peoples experiences in the justice system
As National Day for Truth and Reconciliation approaches on Sept. 30, it is an opportunity to learn more about the ongoing challenges Indigenous Peoples face and
How Legal Aid Alberta’s roster program helps connect Albertans with legal representation
What many Albertans may not realize is that much of Legal Aid Alberta’s work is delivered through a network of private lawyers who take legal
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.