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Webinar highlights challenges faced by refugees and immigrants in the claimant process
On Feb. 28, Legal Aid Alberta hosted an Immigration and Refugee Law Training webinar for LAA
Criminal Trial Group is taking on Alberta’s most complex client cases
A Legal Aid Alberta Criminal Trial Group marking its first year of operations has been in
Family Day is no holiday for many Alberta families and children embroiled in long-drawn-out legal disputes
An insider look at some of the challenges Alberta families are facing right now from a
Courts and COVID-19: What Albertans need to know
As the pandemic threatens to push our health care system to the brink, other essential sectors
Extended court restrictions: Q&A for legal aid clients and Albertans
Legal Aid Alberta is continuing to work closely with the judiciary to navigate this difficult period.
“The whole system needs you”
As a lawyer, helping some of Alberta’s most disadvantaged citizens can be a profound source of
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Duty Counsel Day shines a light on Alberta’s frontline legal advocates
What you need to know Oct. 27 is Duty Counsel Day across Canada Duty counsel are lawyers who provide free, on-the-spot legal information, advice and
Legal Aid Alberta welcomes two new members to the Board of Directors
Experienced leaders join Legal Aid Alberta Board of Directors. Legal Aid Alberta (LAA) is pleased to welcome Meryl Whittaker and Kristy Isert to its Board
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