Services for Lawyers & Students
Overview
Services for Lawyers
The Law Society of Alberta’s Membership Services handles all aspects of applications for new and existing memberships, professional corporations and limited liability partnerships. It also handles all changes in membership and annual renewals.
Services for Students
The Law Society of Alberta’s admission program requires completion of an articling term (usually a 12-month period) and successful completion of the CPLED course (Canadian Centre for Professional Legal Education). Membership Services handles all aspects of becoming a student-at-Law, student registrations, articling for students-at-Law, CPLED and enrolling for Membership.
Insurance Services
Similar to malpractice insurance, the program provides professional liability insurance to Alberta lawyers. Professional liability insurance ensures lawyers are protected if they are liable for negligence, and ensures that clients receive entitled compensation. Every Alberta lawyer in private practice must purchase insurance coverage. Purchase of excess coverage is voluntary.
Types of Services for Lawyers & Students:
Services for Students
Membership & Insurance Status Changes
Membership Status Changes
Insurance Status Changes
Member & Insurance Certificates
Contact Information Changes
Trust Safety Filing Requirements
Mobility within Canada
Membership & Insurance Renewals
ALIA (Alberta Lawyers Insurance Association) and Insurance Claims
Professional Corporations
Limited Liability Partnerships
Lawyer Referral Program