The Legal Education Society of Alberta (LESA) was founded in 1975 to serve the Alberta legal community. As the primary provider of continuing legal education in the province, we serve ...

In strained economic climates, lawyers must often help their clients face many issues. In 2016, for example, there were approximately 70,000 divorces in Canada, ranging in cost from $5,000 to ...

Did you know that there are currently more than 70,000 farmers in Alberta? Our province is one of the world’s most productive agricultural economies and Canada’s second largest agricultural producer. ...

Check out this month’s list of upcoming legal events. LESA Effective Legal Support: Civil Litigation Explore strategies for increasing legal support efficiency and effectiveness in civil litigation matters. Register today ...

Are you a lawyer with your own small, medium, or large-sized firm?   Are you currently involved in aspects of firm management, or would you like to be involved in ...

As a lawyer, you negotiate on a daily basis, whether with colleagues, clients, or opposing counsel. Often, unforeseen tensions arise that can steer negotiations in an undesirable direction. Explore negotiation ...

Advance Care Planning Collaborative Research & Innovative Opportunities (ACP CRIO) program is hosting 2 free events at the Banff Centre on Friday, September 8, 2017. Lunch Meeting Alberta Medical Legal ...

  Have you heard of the Alberta Lawyers’ Assistance Society’s (Assist) free annual Walk for Wellness events? This September, Assist is holding its Annual Walk for Wellness events in Fort ...

Effective August 15, 2017, Maura O. Sutherland assumes the role of LESA’s new Executive Director and Director, CPLED Alberta. We’re looking forward to having her lead our team as we continue our proud ...

About the Program Effective legal support staff are key to a successful law practice! Examine the role of legal support staff in managing civil litigation matters. Review the civil litigation ...