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Duty Counsel Day: Messages of support
Pictured above: Supreme Court of Canada Chief Justice Richard Wagner. “There is a lot to be

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.

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.

Ask a Lawyer: Elder abuse
Legal Aid Alberta family lawyers increasingly concerned by cases of elder abuse. Legal protections are available

Interim increase to LAA Financial Eligibility Guidelines and tariff rate paid to roster lawyers
The Ministry of Justice and Solicitor General has authorized interim increases to the LAA Financial Eligibility

Legal Aid Alberta lawyers are “part of the solution” at new Edmonton Indigenous Court
Indigenous courts aim to address over-representation of Indigenous people in criminal justice system Legal Aid
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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.
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