February 6, 2025

Court of King's Bench of Alberta Announcement

Expansion of Digital Orders Capability Within the King's Bench Filing Digital Service

Effective Feb. 6, 2025, the Court of King’s Bench Filing Digital Service (Civil & Chambers) will expand digital order capabilities to include more ex parte (without notice) orders. 

What digital orders can be submitted? 

Lawyers and legal assistants can now create digital orders using a generic order form that has no pre-determined clauses. Submissions must meet the following criteria:

• Ex parte (without notice) desk applications
• Proposed order that is accepted by the civil filing service
• Subsequent filings (action number already on file)
• Applications Judges

This is in addition to the already offered capabilities for subsequent civil filings, Applications Judge’s desk applications for Orders for Substitutional Service.

Orders pertaining to the following are not accepted:

• Chambers applications
• Consent orders
• Desk applications to Justices
• Proposed orders that start an action
• Pronounced orders

More order types will be available soon.  

Read the full announcement.

A McGill University research group is conducting a study on the role and impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on professional activities in the Canadian justice system. They are seeking feedback through a survey from legal professionals (lawyer, notary, judge, etc.), legal language professionals (interpreter, editor, translator, etc.), or those holding other positions within the justice system (public servant, court clerk, bailiff, stenographer, etc.).

Purpose of the Survey 

This survey is part of a research study on the role and impact of artificial intelligence in the production (drafting, revision, translation, popularization, etc.) of legal texts in Canada. It aims to collect evidence-based data on the realities, practices, and challenges associated with the use of AI and other technologies in the legal field in Canada.  

Participate in the Survey

The survey takes about 20 minutes to complete and is available in either an English version or a French version.

The Internationally Trained Lawyer (ITL) Experience Survey

The Internationally Trained Lawyer (ITL) Conference is launching a survey aimed at capturing and analyzing the lived experiences of ITLs in the legal profession.

This survey will gather valuable data on various aspects of the ITL experience, including the requalification process, articling, experiences within law firms and other employers, opportunities for career advancement, social and cultural integration, mentorship opportunities, and post-qualification practice. The data collected will play a pivotal role in advocating for meaningful changes and improvements within the legal profession.

If you are an ITL, now is your chance to make your voice heard. Please take a moment to complete the survey and share it with other ITLs in your network.

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