New Approach to Continuing Professional Development

April 26, 2022

The Law Society is working on a new approach to continuing professional development (CPD) for Alberta lawyers that is more…

Changes to Bencher Election Rules

April 26, 2022

After each Bencher election, the Law Society looks to improve the election processes and to ensure integrity and efficiency for…

Law Society of Alberta Benchers Approve Acknowledgment of Systemic Discrimination

April 25, 2022

Acknowledgment of Systemic Discrimination In the Fall of 2020, the Law Society of Alberta invited lawyers, articling students, law students…

Guidance on Canadian Sanctions Related to Russia and Belarus

April 22, 2022

In recent weeks the Government of Canada has introduced new sanctions against Russia and related parties in response to Russia’s…

Outstanding Lawyers Honoured with Queen’s Counsel Designation

April 06, 2022

The Minister of Justice and Solicitor General has released the 2022 list of Queen’s Counsel appointees. The individuals are a…

Applications for the 2022 Viscount Bennett Scholarship Now Open

April 06, 2022

The Right Honourable Viscount Bennett, PC, KC, LLD, DCL, sought to encourage a high standard of legal education, training and…

LEAF Edmonton’s Equality Day Breakfast – Gendered Islamophobia: Personal Reflections of Three Alberta Women

March 25, 2022