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Being a lawyer takes practice!
Vanessa Cork joins Alberta Law Society’s Practice Review Committee You could be the hardest-working
Lawyer panels bring high quality legal expertise to Alberta’s most disadvantaged
To better connect marginalized Albertans with the expertise they need, Legal Aid Alberta has established lawyer
Ask a Lawyer: Navigating the court system for the first time
Senior Advisory Counsel Danny Lynn appears on Global News Morning to talk about a day in
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
In The News
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
How Legal Aid Alberta supports people through Mental Health Court
Mental Health Week runs May 4 to 10 and is a timely reminder that mental health touches every corner of our lives, including the justice system.
Mental Health Court in Edmonton: How it works
Legal Aid Alberta plays an important role in Mental Health Court and protecting access to justice. Mental Health Court is a specialized court in Edmonton
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