Roster Updates

Delays in appointing counsel can contribute to court delays, uncertainty for clients and unequal access to justice. Keeping your availability status up to date can

On Monday, April 1, Legal Aid Alberta’s Financial Eligibility Guidelines will be increasing. The primary impact for roster lawyers is that more Albertans will be

LAA is seeking the background information that you have as trial counsel so that we can determine if there is merit to fund an appeal

A friendly reminder from Legal Aid Alberta’s representatives on the Gladue Report Committee that effective April 1, 2024, only electronic requests will be accepted for Gladue reports

On Monday, April 1, Legal Aid Alberta’s Financial Eligibility Guidelines will be increasing. The primary impact for roster lawyers is that more Albertans will be eligible

Every year, International Women’s Day is celebrated on March 8; this year’s theme is Invest in women: Accelerate Progress. At Legal Aid Alberta, we are

On occasion, some Child Welfare clients face criminal charges that involve allegations of harming the children of the relationship. These charges could include sexual interference, assault

Many clients seek coverage for obtaining spousal support; however, every client brings a unique and potentially complicated broader context that must be considered when deciding on

A friendly reminder to all students-at-law to get in touch with us at [email protected] when: you leave your firm for any reason, you are being

February 5 to 9 is Access to Justice Week in Alberta. Throughout our history, Legal Aid Alberta and the roster have joined forces to shape

Do you have a matter which might require translation and interpretation services? Here are some important things to remember: Translation and Interpretation Services do not

Thank you to those who responded to our recent survey asking what type of content you’d like to see in your Roster Report. With the survey

Under s. 9.01 of the old LAA Tariff and s. 18.01 of the new LAA Tariff, Counsel may request approval to fund a Voice of

Dear colleagues, When I wrote to you in December it was to reflect on a busy past year for Legal Aid Alberta and the roster.

Dear roster colleagues,  As Legal Aid Alberta commemorates its 50th anniversary, it has been a rewarding experience collaborating with you to deliver access to justice

We are writing to inform you about planned upgrades to the Legal Aid Alberta Lawyer Portal and changes to the login process.   No action

2023 is quickly coming to an end, and with that in mind, below is a reminder of the Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) schedule for the

Roster lawyers handling family cases often require legal documents like marriage certificates, birth certificates, land titles, and personal property registries. This raises a common question:

This year Legal Aid Alberta is marking 50 years of helping Albertans facing legal challenges. As we pass this 50th milestone, we’ve reflected on our role in Alberta

While criminal duty counsel (DC) performs damage control to assist accused persons until they can obtain counsel, their role is more complex. Practically speaking, DC

Statistics collected by staff and roster duty counsel are important and functional. Not only does this information allow Legal Aid Alberta to scan the provincial

At times, Legal Aid Alberta must reject an authorization request due to lack of information.  When this occurs, the comment section will outline to counsel

Key takeaways of LAA’s new enhanced onboarding for roster include:    Enhanced onboarding includes a more detailed application and a brief information exchange.   LAA is

Legal Aid Alberta is pleased to announce that we are welcoming new counsel onto our roster through a new and enhanced onboarding process. LAA recognizes