The Alberta Law Reform Institute (ALRI) has just released their Final Report 109 with recommendations on implementing a new Trustee Act in Alberta. Details can be found at www.alri.ualberta.ca/. ALRI recommends clear, simple, ...

The Legal Education Society of Alberta invites lawyers, members of the judiciary, academics, and other professionals to submit a brief proposal for possible future LESA programs and presentations. The 1-page ...

Determining capacity issues at the outset of a relationship with a client is crucial for developing strategies for testamentary and inter vivos wealth transfers. Although this area of law is ...

Are you a 3rd year law student, recent graduate, or someone who needs to take the Alberta bar admission course (the CPLED Program)? Or, do you know someone planning to ...

After nearly a decade as part of LESA’s leadership team, Jennifer Flynn will be transitioning out of her position as Executive Director effective May 10, 2017. Her open letter to ...

LESA is now hiring 2017 summer students. We’re looking for current law students who have completed at least 1 year of law school. Benefits & Expectations Join our innovative, dynamic ...

Who is eligible for permanent residence in Canada? How can an H&C application offer redress to a foreign national? What factors do immigration authorities consider when granting a refugee claim? ...

Are you a lawyer with experience in family law who is looking for practical strategies to address challenging child and spousal support issues? If so, then our upcoming program Child ...

Volunteers are integral to our success here at LESA. That’s why we like to take the time to thank our LESA volunteers for dedicating their time, talent, and energy in ...

Criminal law matters have implications in family law matters, and vice versa: bail conditions may conflict with family orders, affidavit evidence in family proceedings can differ from information of record ...