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Legal Aid Alberta, Government of Alberta announce long-awaited tariff review and modernization
New tariff will provide the simplicity needed for a more timely, stronger legal aid system for
Access to justice milestone: Legal Aid Alberta surpasses 120,000 bail hearings for Albertans held in custody
Justice of the Peace Bail Program ensures Albertans have proper legal representation at no cost during
Student placement program offers hands-on experience to legal education
Law student Casey Caines shares her experience in the student placement program with Legal Aid Alberta
LAA President, Board Chair each awarded Queen’s Counsel designation
Awards recognize exceptional merit and exemplary service in the Canadian justice system Members of the
Ask a Lawyer: Refugee options for those fleeing war in Ukraine and elsewhere
Williams appeared on Ask a Lawyer to share Legal Aid Alberta’s involvement in supporting individuals with immigration
Ask a Lawyer: Holistic approaches to legal problem-solving
Legal Aid Alberta’s Criminal Trial Group recently marked its first year in operations with an appearance
In The News
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
How does bail work in Alberta?
Albertans are innocent until proven guilty. But upon arrest, and prior to having their day in court, they are at a distinct disadvantage. What does
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 more women in the courtroom, and the role of
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 and celebrate the histories, contributions and lived experiences of Black people
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. Legal Aid Alberta (LAA) and the Alberta Union of
Who speaks for the kids? Representing children in family court
Legal Aid Alberta staff lawyer Douglas McLachlan explains how children and youth are represented in court. For most Albertans, Family Day is a chance