Increasing access to justice for Albertans
Alberta’s government is increasing the budget for legal aid by $40 million. At Legal Aid Alberta (LAA), we believe that access to justice is a fundamental right and that everyone should have access to quality legal representation. LAA is a publicly funded, non-profit organization that receives the bulk of its financial support from […]
Every woman counts at Legal Aid Alberta
International Women’s Day: 14 inspiring examples of LAA women standing up for access to justice Every year on March 8, Legal Aid Alberta joins organizations and nations across the world to celebrate International Women’s Day. This year’s theme is Every Woman Counts. At LAA, we are taking time to celebrate how women in the […]
Ask a Lawyer: Youth and crime
LAA lawyer Karen McGowan joined Global News Morning Edmonton to share advice for parents on what to do when your child is at risk of breaking the law. As a parent, it can be stressful when your child is headed in a problematic direction – even more so when they have been charged with […]
Family violence: It’s more than just physical
Legal Aid Alberta lawyer discusses the different forms of abuse and how to spot them Family violence is an unfortunate reality for many Albertans – and it happens every single day. Awareness of what constitutes abuse is an important part of keeping victims and loved ones safe. But the telltale signs are […]
Family Day is different for everyone: Legal Aid Alberta’s recommendations for those going through family breakup
LAA family lawyer shares top five tips for navigating separation and divorce Family Day is usually a time of togetherness. It’s a time for celebrating families from all walks of life. If you look around, no two families are the same. Each unit comes with their own unique set of circumstances – […]
Ask a Lawyer: Divorce and family breakdown
LAA lawyer Caitlin Zeran joined Global News Morning Edmonton to talk about the rules of child and spousal support and the common misconceptions of the divorce and separation process. Each year, thousands of Alberta families are faced with difficult conversations around divorce and family breakdown. For those with limited resources, Legal Aid Alberta offers […]
Articling in Action: Q&As with LAA students-at-law
Meet the newest faces of access to justice. Read more on what brought them to LAA and their experiences so far. At Legal Aid Alberta (LAA), we work hard to create an Alberta where everyone is able to understand and protect their legal rights. Students who share our values and passion will help […]
Future of access to justice: Legal Aid Alberta law student positions in high demand
At LAA, students get hands on, real-life experience and insight into the realities of what many disadvantaged Albertans encounter on a daily basis. Highlights Law student positions are growing in demand: LAA sees increase in applications for articling student positions in Calgary and Edmonton. LAA expands opportunities available for summer work. Student programs provide hands […]
Ask a Lawyer: The spectrum of family violence
Legal Aid Alberta lawyer Scott Thurmeier explains that family violence can be defined beyond acts of physical violence Legal Aid Alberta lawyers are known for their work in helping Albertans facing family violence — but how does one define violence in the eyes of the court? LAA lawyer Scott Thurmeier joined Global News Morning […]
Additional interim increase in pay from Alberta government for private practice lawyers taking legal aid cases
Legal Aid Alberta will implement 25 per cent rate increase effective Jan. 1 The Ministry of Justice has authorized a further interim increase to the tariff rate and tariff items of 25 per cent to be effective January 1, 2023. This increase will bring the hourly tariff rate to $125 from $100. This new rate follows […]