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 […]
Lawyer Portal accounts for assistants
If you have a legal assistant or other support staff who need to access Lawyer Portal on your behalf, they need to have their own Lawyer Portal account. Once their account is set up and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is enabled, you can link their account to yours using the token system. This allows you to […]
Correction: Isolated court location update
We wish to correct an error in a previously published notice regarding the recent isolated court location update. Isolated court location changes effective April 1, 2025 applies to all invoices moving forward, regardless of when the certificate was issued. For further inquires, please contact mailto:[email protected]
Child welfare training session available online
On March 26, nearly 170 roster and LAA staff lawyers attended (virtually and in-person) a day-long training session exploring the evolving landscape of child welfare law. Roster lawyers can now access this informative and engaging session online. Find the entire program in our Training and Events archive.
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.
Legal Aid Alberta helps immigration and refugee applicants
Moving to a new country is an enormous undertaking, and one that thousands of people choose when coming to Canada each year. Some have been planning their move carefully; others are fleeing repressive regimes where the rule of law is not in effect. All are seeking a better life and a new beginning in Canada. […]
Coming in April: Increased travel and disbursement rates for roster lawyers
Starting April 1, 2025, Legal Aid Alberta is formalizing the way Travel and Disbursement Guidelines have been applied to improve clarity and accountability for travel-related reimbursements and support roster lawyers’ work across the province. Key updates include: Higher reimbursement rates – Private vehicle kilometrage increase to $0.83/km. Increased meal allowances – Higher rates for meals […]