Australian-Canadian academic, lawyer, and author Dr. Kellinde Wrightson is passionate about helping internationally trained lawyers (ITLs) succeed in understanding and navigating their journey to common law practice here in Alberta. ...

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 memory of the late Phyllis A. Smith KC, the LESA blog would like to pay our deepest respects and recognize her distinguished contributions to the Alberta legal profession. In ...

The Alberta Court of Appeal has recently announced the swearing-in ceremonies for Justice Kevin Feth and Justice Alice Woolley will be held on March 8, 2024 and March 15, 2024, ...

Recognizing their contributions to the Alberta legal profession, the Law Society of Alberta’s Recognition of Service Program honours the longstanding achievement of lawyers throughout their legal careers. The 30 year ...

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 ...

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 ...

  The LESA team is taking some time off to spend with friends, family, and loved ones over the holidays. Our office is closed as of December 23, 2023 and ...

The Government of Canada has announced the appointment of the Honourable D. Blair Nixon as the new Associate Chief Justice of the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta in Calgary. ...