Immigration Workshop Sept 2025
Effective immigration advocacy: Fundamentals, client management and LAA systems
Immigration roster lawyers in the first few years of practice are invited to an in-person workshop hosted by Legal Aid Alberta’s Lead Immigration Lawyer Ruth Williams, designed to build your confidence with LAA certificates and immigration advocacy.
Sign up today to attend a session in either Edmonton or Calgary — build real-world skills, pick up helpful tips and connect with peers in a supportive, relaxed setting.
Each session is limited to 20 participants and registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Once a session reaches capacity, a waitlist will be available.
Edmonton workshop
Date: Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: 10123 99 St. NW, Edmonton
Status: Registration open
Calgary workshop
Date: Friday, September 12, 2025
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: 605 5 Ave SW, Calgary
Status: Registration open
Come comfortably dressed in business casual — breakfast and lunch are on us to keep you fueled throughout the session.
What to expect:
- Clear guidance on your responsibilities as roster counsel
- How to navigate the lawyer portal, bill properly, and avoid common certificate issues
- Immigration essentials: opening files, communicating with IRB and CBSA, gathering disclosure and preparing for hearings
- Interactive activities and group work using real-world scenarios, including refugee claims, detention reviews, and appeals
We’ll wrap up with a question-and-answer period and the chance to sign up for ongoing support.
This is an invite-only event, invites were sent via email on Tuesday, August 11. If you did not receive an invite or would like to share it with someone, reach out to us at [email protected] before registering.
We look forward to seeing you there!