The role of youth duty counsel in the justice system
The Youth Criminal Justice Act ensures that young people are treated fairly – and differently than adults – if they come into conflict with the law and face criminal charges. Legal Aid Alberta staff lawyer Nancy Cush, who has more than 25 years of experience in this area of law, appeared on the Global […]
Reuniting families in child welfare cases
Regardless of a family’s background, there can be times when circumstances in a home put a child’s well-being at risk. In those instances, the child can be removed from the home until the parents are better able to care for the child. That’s where Legal Aid Alberta lawyers like Doug McLachlan come in. McLachlan appeared […]
Register now for final bail webinar
Register today for LAA’s fifth and final webinar on judicial interim release, hosted by LAA Staff Lawyer Jonathan Brandon and LAA Roster Lawyer Steve Smith. King’s Bench bail and detention reviews Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025 12 – 1:15 p.m. Topics covered: Need-to-know case law (e.g. Myers) Filing materials for a King’s Bench bail hearing […]
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 in 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 […]
Apply to join the Legal Aid Alberta Board of Directors
Applications are now open to join the Legal Aid Alberta Board of Directors. Directors are responsible for providing guidance and support to the executive team, overseeing the organization’s operations and making high-level decisions on key matters related to financial stewardship, organizational strategy and stakeholder engagement. Apply now
Register now for child welfare training seminars
Registration is open now for two child welfare training seminars: Child welfare – from cross examination to qualifying experts This session will focus on basic skills for running child welfare trials. Speakers: Dustin Tkachuk, Elizabeth Kinhnicki, Ide Ohioze, Chelsey Grue and Cindy D. Turner, KC Sept. 20, 2025 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. WHERE: University of […]
Reuniting families in child welfare cases
Regardless of a family’s background, there can be times when circumstances in a home put a child’s well-being at risk. In those instances, the child can be removed from the home until the parents are better able to care for the child. That’s where Legal Aid Alberta lawyers like Doug McLachlan come in. McLachlan appeared […]
Tariff item 11.08 as it relates to Traffic Safety Act charges
As a general rule, Legal Aid does not cover Traffic Safety Act (TSA) charges. There are, of course, some very limited exceptions. A client can be determined to be in jeopardy if the offence of which they are accused carries a specified sentence of jail, such as second conviction under s 94(2) within a year, […]
Lawyer Portal outage after-hours on Wednesday, Aug. 13
A routine systems outage is scheduled from 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 13 to 6 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 14. During this period, the following applications will be unavailable: Client Gateway Concerns Form DC Portal Lawyer Directory Lawyer Portal Lawyer Portal Application Form Earlier this year, we launched the Simplified Client Gateway, making it easier for […]
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 in 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 […]