Next steps: Tariff Consultation Committees
As Legal Aid Alberta moves forward with tariff modernization, we are making sure that roster lawyers know that they are an essential part of the process. To mitigate concerns that are specific to our roster lawyers, we have put together two Tariff Consultation Committees made up of 8-10 roster lawyers each, representing the two main areas in […]
Ask a Lawyer: Navigating the court system for the first time
Senior Advisory Counsel Danny Lynn appears on Global News Morning to talk about a day in the life of a duty counsel lawyer and training opportunities for private practice lawyers on the LAA roster. “It’s like being pushed onto the stage during a Shakespearean play. You don’t understand what people are saying, and you […]
Legal Aid Alberta, Government of Alberta announce long-awaited tariff review and modernization
New tariff will provide the simplicity needed for a more timely, stronger legal aid system for all Albertans. In consultation with the Government of Alberta’s Ministry of Justice and Solicitor General, Legal Aid Alberta (LAA) has been asked to lead the review and update of our tariff, starting immediately – something that has not been done […]
Access to justice milestone: Legal Aid Alberta surpasses 120,000 bail hearings for Albertans held in custody
Justice of the Peace Bail Program ensures Albertans have proper legal representation at no cost during one of the most difficult points in their lives. This year marks over 120,000 bail hearings completed by Legal Aid Alberta (LAA) lawyers. Imagine this: you’re driving, and the police pull you over. They take your cell phone and […]
Student placement program offers hands-on experience to legal education
Law student Casey Caines shares her experience in the student placement program with Legal Aid Alberta At the beginning of her legal career, Casey Caines was unsure of what area of law she wanted to practice in—but a placement at Legal Aid Alberta led her one step closer to her answer. “I wouldn’t […]
LAA President, Board Chair each awarded Queen’s Counsel designation
Awards recognize exceptional merit and exemplary service in the Canadian justice system Members of the Legal Aid Alberta community have been awarded the prestigious Queen’s Counsel designation. The QC designation is a centuries-old tradition originating in England in 1603. In Alberta, the title is conferred on lawyers by the Minister of Justice and […]
Ask a Lawyer: Refugee options for those fleeing war in Ukraine and elsewhere
Williams appeared on Ask a Lawyer to share Legal Aid Alberta’s involvement in supporting individuals with immigration and refugee claims, and other ways Canadians can provide aid to those seeking refuge. As the world continues to watch the devastating crisis in Ukraine, the Government of Canada has announced additional supports for those seeking refuge with […]
Your questions about bail, answered
Albertans are innocent until proven guilty. But upon arrest, and prior to having their day in court, they are at a distinct disadvantage. What does it mean to be ‘out on bail’? We hear it all the time in movies, but most Albertans are unsure of their rights and how to exercise them […]
Ask a Lawyer: Holistic approaches to legal problem-solving
Legal Aid Alberta’s Criminal Trial Group recently marked its first year in operations with an appearance on Ask A Lawyer to share insights on how holistic approaches to lawyering can benefit client-lawyer relationships. Legal services manager and lawyer, Inayat Jetha goes into detail on how the Criminal Trial Group assists Alberta’s most disadvantaged populations, particularly those […]
Crisis in Ukraine underscores the importance of standing up for human rights and calling out abuse of power
At Legal Aid Alberta we stand for the protection of human rights and equitable access to justice. Like the rest of the world, we are watching in horror and sadness as the invasion of Ukraine continues to take the lives of so many. At Legal Aid Alberta we stand for the protection […]