Roster Resources

Everything you need to know about the rules and expectations for working with Legal Aid Alberta.

Answers to everyday questions about Legal Aid and being a roster lawyer with LAA.

Roster Lawyer Welcome Handbook

Civil & Family Lawyer Tariff Handbook

Criminal Lawyer Tariff Handbook

Helpful documents and articles

New LAA tariff launch on April 1

Roster Management

Roster lawyer fact sheet

A summary of important news updates for roster lawyers.

A secure online portal for lawyers.

• Certificate offers, invoices, account management, and other important transactions.
• User guides and videos for Lawyer Portal.

Lawyer Portal

Shiftboard is Legal Aid Alberta’s online scheduling system for duty counsel lawyers.

Log in to manage your duty counsel schedule.

Get help with Shiftboard

Legal Aid Alberta Client Gateway is an alternative way for roster lawyers to help existing LAA clients apply for new coverage on criminal charges.

If you are dealing with a new client, they have to apply with us directly at 1-866-845-3425. Our Contact Centre is open from 8:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Monday – Friday.

Get help with Client Gateway

Active LAA panels

Check your inbox every month to stay informed.

Become more knowledgeable of LAA policies and procedures, build your skills in certain areas of law and learn something new.

A list of email addresses to get help when you need it.

Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of Albertans? Join us today!

• You must be a lawyer or student-at-law registered with the Law Society of Alberta.
• If you live in another province, you may be permitted to join the roster.