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Legal Aid Alberta hosts first ever public event in response to growing family violence during COVID-19
“Family violence should not be a private matter. Everyone in the community needs to be vigilant.”
Legal Aid Alberta sends extra assistance to help victims of domestic violence as applications for emergency protection orders rise
November is Family Violence Prevention Month. To meet increased demand for emergency protection orders (EPOs)
Seven scary legal situations that Legal Aid can help with
Being afraid of the legal system is as natural as being scared of the dark. Communications
Meet the Legal Aid lawyer who’s been helping at-risk youth find their way for over 20 years
“The reason I fight so hard for my clients.” For two decades, Legal Aid Alberta
“A vital mission”
Long Service Awards celebrate 23 employees from around Alberta who’ve been with Legal Aid for five,10,15
Mental health court is a gateway to a better life for Alberta’s marginalized community, says Legal Aid Alberta lawyer
For Mental Health Awareness Week, LAA lawyer Amna Qureshi talks about how Edmonton’s mental health court
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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
From student placements to articling: Law school graduates share why they returned to LAA
Three law school graduates who previously worked at Legal Aid Alberta as summer or placement students have returned to complete their articling year. The aspiring
Legal Aid Alberta’s 2025–26 annual report now available
Legal Aid Alberta’s 2025–26 annual report highlights progress on strategic Quality, Access and Accountability priorities that shape how we deliver legal services to Albertans.
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