Welcome to all 2023 Alberta bar calls! On behalf of the LESA team, welcome to the Alberta legal profession. We are proud to be Alberta’s leading source for continuing legal
Welcome to all 2023 Alberta Bar Calls Read More »
The Alberta Court of Justice has recently announced changes to the Emergency Protection Order (“EPO”) process and procedure. Effective January 19, 2024, the Provincial Hearing Office will not initiate telephone
Notice to the Profession: Emergency Protection Order Process Update Read More »
The Canadian Sustainable Jobs Act (Bill C-50) aims to establish transparency, accountability, and an engagement framework to promote economic growth, create sustainable jobs, and support for Canadian worker and communities
Bill C-50: A Bill to Create a Green Energy Economy Read More »
Become part of an innovative and dynamic organization and help us make a meaningful contribution to the legal profession. The Legal Education Society of Alberta (LESA) was founded in 1975
Job Posting: Communications Student Read More »
The Court of King’s Bench has announced that Judicial Dispute Resolutions (JDRs) cannot be booked in the Spring 2024 term due to the high volume of trials and Applications currently
Alberta Courts Updates: Deferred Judicial Dispute Resolution in Spring 2024 Read More »
The nature of family dynamics and relationships affects estate litigation in ways that differ from other litigation matters. This program will delve into some of the unique aspects of estate
New Program Alert | The Next Level: Elevating Your Practice in Estate Litigation Read More »
The intersecting roles of lawyers and health care providers can create uncertainty around advance care planning. This webinar will discuss factors that influence the implementation and interpretation of personal directives
New Program Alert | Aligning Practice to Reality: Understanding Advance Care Planning Read More »
The Supreme Court of Canada will continue its tradition to hold a welcome ceremony for its newest member, the Honourable Mary T. Moreau. Justice Moreau was born in Edmonton and
Official Welcome Ceremony of Honourable Mary T. Moreau Read More »
Bill C-21 and Bill C-48 introduce numerous amendments to the Criminal Code and other Acts. Bill C-21 received Royal Assent on December 15, 2023, and amends the Criminal Code, the
Notice to Criminal Law Practitioners: Amendments to the Criminal Code Read More »
The Alberta Law Libraries (“ALL”) have recently expanded their network to include over 165 remotely available texts. ALL is a province-wide network of libraries that promotes informed engagement with the
Expansion to the Alberta Law Libraries Catalogue Read More »
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