50 years of access to justice: Legal Aid Alberta celebrates its 50th anniversary

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Legal Aid AB
July 27, 2023

Legal Aid Alberta is marking its 50th anniversary with a year-long celebration dedicated to honouring our past and energizing for the future.

For 50 years, Legal Aid Alberta has been at the forefront of the fight for equal access to justice. Though the law, society and our organization have changed in many ways over the years, demand for legal aid services has stayed constant. Fifty years after helping our first clients we are still here – legal protectors for Albertans in cities and towns everywhere.

To mark our 50th year, there are plenty of ways for you to get involved:

Legal Aid Alberta’s 50th anniversary commemorative website

Legal Aid Alberta’s 50th anniversary website captures our journey over the five decades and showcases our impact on the community.

That’s not all – check back frequently as we continue updating this page with exciting new content, including interviews, innovations and more.

Legal Aid Alberta in history

Discover access to justice through a historic lens and explore how legal aid services have evolved since our humble beginnings in 1973 to our current work breaking down barriers within an adversarial justice system.

Learn more about the law with our free webinars

We’re here to help you understand your rights and how to deal with legal challenges.

Share your story with Legal Aid

Your first-hand account can inspire and contribute to a broader understanding of the impact legal aid has on our communities.

Digital resources

Check out the Legal Aid Alberta 50 commemorative images, use them for your social media posts, change your phone background or print a poster in honour of Legal Aid Alberta’s 50th.

Initiatives and innovations

Learn about our ongoing efforts to make legal aid services more efficient and accessible for all Alberta.


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