Ask a Lawyer: Mental health and the justice system
Mental Health Week is May 5 – 11, raising awareness of the fact that many people – regardless of demographics – struggle with different forms of mental health issues throughout their lives. Legal Aid Alberta staff and roster lawyers practicing all areas of law come into contact with individuals affected by mental health issues. […]
Learn everything about bail: register for our five-part webinar series
Learn everything you need to know about bail hearings by registering for Legal Aid Alberta’s five-part bail webinar series, hosted by LAA staff and roster lawyers sharing practical knowledge, experiences and insights. Kicking off May 14: Bail Basics with LAA staff lawyer Katie Clackson and roster lawyer Sarah Kondor. Learn about: Primary, secondary and tertiary grounds […]
Client Gateway is expanding to new areas of law
Client Gateway, an alternate way for lawyers to help new and existing clients apply for coverage from Legal Aid Alberta, is about to expand to include all areas of law LAA covers. At present, Client Gateway is only in use by criminal lawyers for their clients. But starting in June, lawyers practicing family, child […]
Coming soon: the new LAA Portal
In June, we’ll begin transitioning to a new, unified platform that combines the Lawyer Portal, DC Portal, and Client Gateway into a single, streamlined system: the LAA Portal. With one login and a user-friendly interface, the LAA Portal will make it easier to complete Gateway applications and manage certificates and duty counsel interactions – all […]
Legal help at your fingertips: Four easy resources to guide you through legal aid
Dealing with a legal issue is stressful. We understand that — especially when life is already overwhelming due to things like family violence, addiction, or mental health struggles. That’s why we’re committed to making things easier. Every year, Legal Aid Alberta supports hundreds of thousands of Albertans navigating the justice system. To better serve individuals […]
Reminder: Interim invoices required
Legal Aid Alberta’s commitment to accountability for billings, for both clients and roster, requires roster lawyers to submit an annual interim invoice for every certificate issued. Some of you have asked: Does legal aid require a minimum amount to invoice? The answer is no. Our clients are required to pay for the legal aid services […]
Lawyer Portal outage April 17-18
There will be a routine outage affecting some LAA systems from 6 p.m. Thursday, April 17, to 11 a.m. on Friday, April 18. As a reminder, LAA offices are closed April 18. During this period, the following applications will be unavailable: Lawyer Portal DC Portal This update implements new tools and pathways designed to improve […]
Government consultation update
Ahead of the long weekend, we’re sharing a brief update on the Government of Alberta’s ongoing consultation on legal aid. As you know, the government invited stakeholder input on legislative frameworks, governance and service delivery models. Our response highlights the importance of an independent Legal Aid Alberta and the many advantages the current model offers […]
Holiday closure
Legal Aid Alberta offices will be closed on Good Friday, April 18 and Easter Monday, April 21. We resume operations during regular hours Tuesday, April 22.
Update: Continued consultation on legal aid
The Government of Alberta has informed us that there will be continued consultation with stakeholders on the Alberta Legal Aid Plan. This is a continuation of the consultation that began last year pursuant to the Governance Agreement. While details are still unfolding, we will share updates as soon as they are confirmed. Please continue to […]