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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.

Legal Aid Alberta named one of Alberta’s Top 85 Employers for 2026
Honour recognizes LAA’s commitment to staff well-being and access to justice. Legal Aid Alberta has been named one of Alberta’s Top 85 Employers for

7 answers to common questions about how legal aid works in Alberta
Who does Legal Aid Alberta serve? Who qualifies? What type of cases do we handle? Answering

Separating fact from fiction in the Canadian legal system
Legal Aid Alberta staff criminal duty council Cameron Mitchell joined Global Edmonton to help unpack some

Legal Aid Alberta’s 2025 in review
How Legal Aid Alberta has protected access to justice for Albertans across the province. 2025

New Board executive, 3 members appointed to Legal Aid Alberta Board of Directors
Brad Pickering appointed Chair; David Linder, KC, appointed Vice Chair; Roseanne Carey, Clint Warkentin and Tamar Epstein join Board
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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