Roster Updates

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

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

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,

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

Legal Aid Alberta offices will be closed on Good Friday, April 18 and Easter Monday, April 21.    We resume operations during regular hours Tuesday,

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

(This article was corrected April 3, 2025, to accurately reflect the dates of certificates affected by this change.) Upon review of the current isolated court

Several of LAA’s systems, including the Lawyer Portal, will be unavailable Thursday, March 20, from 6 p.m. – 12 midnight to support upcoming changes on

Register now for this informative and engaging virtual training session exploring the evolving landscape of child welfare law. This webinar is open to all roster

EPO Duty Counsel Certificates are issued to Duty Counsel for Claimants and Respondents at the EPO review stage. There is no financial requirement for an

Join us on Wednesday, March 26, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for an informative and engaging virtual training session exploring the evolving landscape of child welfare law.

We’re working hard to make your interactions with LAA straightforward and efficient. That’s why you’ll soon see changes on the LAA Roster Resources web pages.

March 6, 2025 I am pleased to announce that Greg Lazin has joined Legal Aid Alberta as Fractional General Counsel, starting part-time on March 3,

Legal Aid Alberta and you, our roster, have a shared commitment to delivering quality counsel to clients. In order to meet our shared obligations to

If you’re interested in learning more about the area of child representation, LAA invites you to a public webinar during Access to Justice Week to learn

In 2025, Legal Aid Alberta is focused on improving the lawyer portal to help you manage and invoice certificates more efficiently and make it easier

At Legal Aid Alberta, we believe an important measure of success is the satisfaction and trust of our stakeholders. That’s why we are committed to enhancing our

Representation of children in high-conflict parenting matters is a mandated service under Legal Aid Alberta’s Governance Agreement and a priority area of practice. To ensure

While Tariff item 13.10 is called “Preparation for Trial,” its intended use is broader than just for trials in Court of Justice and Court of

The Government of Alberta’s consultation sessions regarding legal aid services have now concluded, with a total of three sessions held over the past two to

LAA is introducing a standardized online form on our website for clients, roster lawyers and others to share their feedback about LAA services. This form

Legal Aid Alberta plays an important role in addressing domestic violence. In addition to providing training to family violence prevention organizations and police services across

While Legal Aid Alberta’s staff and roster lawyers, along with their support staff, work tirelessly to ensure that disadvantaged Albertans are able to enjoy their

When LAA receives a court order for s 486.3 counsel, a certificate is created for a roster lawyer to conduct cross-examination of the specified witness or