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A message from the Chair of the Legal Aid Alberta Board of Directors
“Our honour to partner with the over 1,200 roster lawyers that deliver essential legal services to
Legal Aid Alberta prepares for escalating job action by criminal defence lawyers
What Albertans need to know about accessing legal aid. EDMONTON – Yesterday, Legal Aid Alberta
One day at a time: Legal Aid Alberta managing withdrawal of duty counsel services by contracted criminal defence lawyers
LAA is making significant efforts to support Albertans in provincial courts. EDMONTON – Right now,
Legal Aid Alberta responds to possible withdrawal of services by some private sector roster lawyers
Legal aid support will continue to be available in provincial courts. EDMONTON — Yesterday, members of
How Legal Aid Alberta lawyers navigate challenging client relationships
Tips and tricks for managing situations that involve not-so-easy-to-work-with individuals. Good communication, time management,
Ask a Lawyer: Ins-and-outs of bail hearings in Alberta
What to do if you’re arrested and denied bail. Protect your legal rights. Legal Aid Alberta
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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
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