October 27 is Duty Counsel Day – join the LAA duty counsel ranks
October 27 is Duty Counsel Day! It is a day dedicated to raising awareness of the vital role that duty counsel plays in protecting access to justice. Demand for duty counsel never stops. Last year alone, duty counsel assisted more than 135,000 Albertans across the province. Nationally, this figure rises to more than 1 […]
Updated immigration resources
Good things come in threes – that certainly applies to a trio of new resource documents for immigration roster that are now available on the LAA Roster Resources website. Immigration Invoicing Guide: This document is your guide to the Immigration Tariff. It will help you understand how the Tariff operates, and addresses common confusions […]
Careers at Legal Aid Alberta
Legal Aid Alberta is seeking lawyers for multiple roles. These positions will appeal to individuals who like to take initiative, are client-focused and exceptionally strong at delivering high-quality results. You will help drive the future of our organization and play an important role in developing a talented and diverse Legal Aid Alberta team province wide. […]
Child welfare training postponed
Legal Aid Alberta has been asked to inform you that a child welfare seminar entitled An Act Respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families, originally scheduled for Oct. 25, has been postponed. The new date is Feb. 28, 2026. The venue and speakers remain the same. Speakers: Lisa Weber, Leslie Sax, Mark Trip de […]
Duty Counsel: Your first line of defence
Going to court can be a stressful experience for anyone. Fortunately, Canadians have a Charter right to legal representation and legal aid organizations across the country provide duty counsel lawyers free of charge to Canadians who need on-the-spot legal advice. In Alberta alone, Legal Aid Alberta duty counsel provided assistance 135,000 times in courtrooms all […]
Advancing reconciliation in justice
At Legal Aid Alberta, reconciliation means taking action. And on Sept. 30, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, LAA turned reflection into meaningful action, unveiling our Indigenous Action Plan (IAP). This is a key step toward building culturally responsive, respectful and accessible legal services for Indigenous clients and communities. The IAP outlines specific actions […]
Changes to administrative policy 3
Effective Oct. 1, 2025, the costs associated with the following tariff items will no longer be invoiced to our clients: 11.10 – Gladue/Impact of Race and Culture Assessment Fee 11.17 – Indigenous Court Fee 11.18 – Isolated Court Location Fee This change does not impact the current roster invoicing process. LAA Administrative Policy 03 – […]
Careers at Legal Aid Alberta
Legal Aid Alberta is seeking lawyers for multiple roles. These positions will appeal to individuals who like to take initiative, are client-focused and exceptionally strong at delivering high-quality results. You will help drive the future of our organization and play an important role in developing a talented and diverse Legal Aid Alberta team province wide. […]
Reminder: Handling challenging client relationships
As new roster lawyers and articling students begin working more closely with clients – many of whom are navigating both legal and personal challenges – it’s important to review ways to ensure a healthy lawyer-client relationship. A strong lawyer-client relationship is essential to achieving the best outcomes. To help ensure these relationships run smoothly […]
Making early contact with new clients is key
Once you have accepted a certificate, it is important to contact your client at your earliest opportunity. LAA informs clients when a lawyer has accepted a certificate on their case. The client’s expectation – and LAA’s – is that you contact them within a reasonable amount of time. Consider factors such as the next […]