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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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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
Why Indigenous representation matters in Alberta’s justice system: from drywaller to lawyer
Legal Aid Alberta lawyer Justin Hjelsvold turned in his drywall trowel for a career in law and a chance to improve access to justice for
Why Gladue principles matter and how Indigenous Courts are changing justice in Alberta
Reflecting on justice and reconciliation during National Indigenous History Month. June is National Indigenous History Month, a time to recognize the histories cultures and contributions
Celebrating 53 years of protecting access to justice
Legal Aid Alberta continues to evolve and meet the legal needs of Albertans. For more than five decades, Legal Aid Alberta (LAA) has been