The Law Society of Alberta is a self-governing body for Alberta's lawyers with a mandate to regulate the legal profession in the public interest. The Law Society derives its authority from the Legal Profession Act of Alberta, and is financed and maintained by Alberta lawyers at no cost to the public. Serving in the public interest, the Law Society of Alberta sets out standards through Rules and a Code of Conduct.
- The Advisory (January/February 2012): Supporting Sole Practitioners and Small Businesses.
- Erosion of the Legal Profession’s Monopoly Explored in Plenary: The Law Society’s leading-edge plenary at Alberta Law Conference explored the erosion of the legal profession’s monopoly. The January 26th session highlighted who is making inroads and why, and whether these inroads can be justified as an access to justice solution. President Doug Mah, QC, shared the research outcomes and conclusions drawn from the Alternate Delivery of Legal Services project (Read about the survey results). Guest presenter Darrell Pink, Executive Director of the Nova Scotia Barristers Society, discussed alternate models of legal service delivery around the world, and President-Elect Steve Raby, QC, facilitated a discussion on the access to legal services problems in Canada. (Read more on Law Society programs and policies)
- EBulletin for January 26, 2012: Fraud Alerts; Funeral Mass for Douglas Stokes on January 28, 2012.
- EBulletin for January 25, 2012: Law Society Plenary; Declare your CPD Plan by March 15, 2012, and Careers at the Law Society.
- EBulletin for January 20, 2012: Four Lawyers to be honoured with Distinguished Service Awards; Lawyers Elect Benchers to the Law Society; Upcoming QC Ceremonies.
- The Advisory (December 2011): The Risk Management Issue.
- 2011 Bencher Election Results: The Law Society of Alberta is pleased to announce the results of the 2011 Bencher Election which closed November 15, 2011. To view the results click here.
- The new Code of Conduct is in effect now (as of Nov 1, 2011). The code is based on a Model Code of Conduct developed by the Federation of Law Societies of Canada. The Law Society of Alberta and LESA have collaborated to offer online courses on the Code. To view the Code or learn more about the modules, click here.
- Explore these Two Counsel Positions: If you are guided by a passion to serve the public interest and protect the fundamental principles of justice, the position of Senior Counsel and Counsel with the Law Society will interest you. For full details, view the position descriptions.
- Slave Lake Fire Legal Hotline: Key players in the provision of access to justice in Alberta have responded to a natural disaster by partnering to provide direct legal relief services to those affected by the Slave Lake wildfire. To access this legal hotline, please call: 1-888-644-8950 (toll-free) or visit: www.legalaid.ab.ca/slavelake or www.pbla.ca/slavelake.
- Guidelines to Facilitate Discharging or Transfer of Mortgages and List of Bank Contacts
- Fraud Alerts and Tips, including a reporting fraud mailbox
- January 27, 2012
Presentation of the 2012 Distinguished Service Awards: 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at The Westin Calgary
Four outstanding lawyers in Alberta will be honoured with a 2012 Distinguished Service Award at the Alberta Law Conference. The Law Society of Alberta and CBA Alberta will present awards to: David P. Jones, QC, for Service in Legal Scholarship; Michael F. Casey, QC for Service to the Community; Cheryl C. Gottselig, QC, for Service to the Profession; and W. Laird Hunter, QC for Pro Bono Service. Tickets are available from CBA Alberta. - February 2 & 3, 2012
Bencher Meeting in Edmonton - February 20 - 24, 2012
2012 Summer Student Recruitment Period