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Mental health and the law: How a therapeutic approach is making …

WEBWatch: Mental Health and the Law. Qureshi explains the workings of Edmonton’s Mental Health Court, a therapeutic court that helps individuals in conflict …

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Legal Aid Alberta to intervene in Mental Health Act appeal

WEBThe Alberta Court of Appeal may take up this issue in J.H. v Alberta, an appeal that will be heard in Calgary on February 27. Legal Aid Alberta (LAA) has …

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Mental health court benefits both the accused and society

WEBLegal Aid Staff. December 18, 2019. The Edmonton Mental Health Court, which just celebrated its one-year anniversary, is designed to deal with matters where there is …

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Ask A Lawyer: Ensuring fair treatment in court for people with …

WEBOur offices are closed to the public. To apply for legal aid, please call 1-866-845-3425.

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Mental Health Court provides support for LAA client to “do the …

WEBBy understanding an accused person’s challenges and helping bring order to their lives, Mental Health Court helps clients and society.

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The Criminal Trial Group

WEBThe Criminal Trial Group (CTG) represents youth and adults with criminal charges who have previously had multiple lawyers and face complex personal challenges such as …

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Increasing access to justice for Albertans

WEBIncreasing access to justice for Albertans. Alberta’s government is increasing the budget for legal aid by $40 million. At Legal Aid Alberta (LAA), we believe …

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Legal Aid Alberta offers free public webinar to bust myths about

WEBThere is a common misconception that Indigenous people “get off easy,” and Legal Aid Alberta lawyers want to set the record straight. “Considering the …

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Adjournment Digital Services and Legal Aid Alberta

WEBAdjournment Digital Services and Legal Aid Alberta. July 13, 2021 – Over the summer, the Ministry of Justice and Solicitor General is rolling out a new online …

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Criminal tariffs and fees become billable in isolated and specialty

WEBThe modernized Legal Aid Alberta Tariff, which came into effect on April 1, 2023, embodies changes in Alberta’s ever-evolving legal landscape. Tariff items 11.16 …

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A note to our valued roster lawyers about the Roster Agreement

WEBApril 26, 2022 – Access to justice is reliant on having a strong, sustainable legal aid system. Strategic improvements to business processes ensures we can continue to provide …

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Change of Counsel

WEBAs part of our strategic priority to strengthen our business structure, processes and technology, we have tightened the timeline for status updates from roster lawyers, …

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An Insider look at JP Bail

WEBRegistration for the webinar ‘An Insider look at JP Bail’ is now closed. You can still register for other upcoming webinars.

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Justice of the Peace Bail

WEBFor Albertans in police custody. LAA’s Justice of the Peace bail duty counsel lawyers are available from 8 a.m. to midnight, 365 days per year, to inform, advise, and even …

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Legal Support and Corporate

WEBWith more than 35,000 clients in some 75 communities, Legal Aid Alberta is the largest legal services provider in the province and constantly growing to meet demand. We’re …

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Centralized Duty Counsel Scheduling

WEBLAA’s centralized duty counsel scheduling system, Shiftboard, helps efficiently manage all duty counsel shifts at courtrooms across the province. Shiftboard is accessible to duty …

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Representing children in high-conflict divorce cases

WEBRepresenting children in high-conflict divorce cases. Legal Aid Alberta’s Child Representation lawyers have special training to help them serve children and bring their …

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Manager, Human Resources

WEBA Diploma or Degree in Business, Management, Human Resources or a related discipline. Minimum 8 years of progressive HR experience with 3 years of those being in a …

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