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LAA making time to reflect and honour residential school survivors, victims, communities on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Legal Aid Alberta offices will close early to the public on September 30, allowing our teams

Ask A Lawyer: In child welfare cases, family law duty counsel lawyers balance the scales
Family law is a broad area of law aimed at solving family and child welfare issues

The most special day, bar none
LAA’s newest duty counsel lawyer: “I knew I wanted to be a lawyer…to make a difference.”

Three LAA lawyers mark 30 years at the bar
The 90 years of combined experience for three LAA lawyers celebrating three decades in the profession

Duty Counsel Day: raising awareness of the profound impact of dedicated lawyers
Canadians benefit from outstanding social services. We’re all familiar with our public health care, but few

Ask A Lawyer: When your freedom is on the line, LAA is here to help
Many Albertans find themselves at a disadvantage if they’re arrested and being held in custody by
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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