Central Alberta Community Legal Clinic – Red Deer The Central Alberta Community Legal Clinic offers free legal advice to people who are not eligible for legal aid and cannot afford a lawyer. He can help with a variety of issues, including but not limited to family, civil, criminal, will, and immigration law. The service is provided through pre-booked appointments and legal advice is not provided over the phone. The Legal Aid Society of Alberta provides cost-effective civil and criminal legal aid through a range of programs and services, particularly to those in need or unable to afford legal aid. Student Legal Services – Edmonton Student Legal Services is a student-run organization that helps low-income people in the Edmonton area understand and resolve their legal problems. He can assist in criminal, civil and family law, among others. Canadian Legal Information Institute (CanLII) CanLII is a not-for-profit organization that operates and maintains a website that provides ongoing access to a virtual library of Canadian legal information. This website provides access to court judgments, court decisions, laws and regulations of all Canadian jurisdictions. Federation of Law Societies of Canada The Federation of Law Societies of Canada is the national coordinating body for the 14 law societies mandated by provincial and territorial legislation to regulate Canada`s 125,000 lawyers, Quebec`s 3,800 notaries and Ontario`s 10,500 independent paralegals in the public interest. If you come from a low-income household and can`t afford a lawyer, SLA may be able to help. We can provide legal representation and services in various areas.

To find out if the SLA can help you resolve your legal issue, please read our practice areas. For those eligible for student legal aid, our articling students can provide legal information and representation. Social workers also volunteer on-site for several Calgary organizations, including the Calgary Dream Centre, CUPS Calgary and Alpha House. BLG Business Venture Clinic (Calgary) Do you have legal questions about your new venture? Students at the BLG Venture Capital Clinic can write memos on topics such as seed financing, the pros and cons of different business structures, employment issues, intellectual property, and possible sources of liability. Legal Aid Alberta Legal Aid provides legal representation to Albertans who meet the eligibility criteria. All minors have the right to representation in criminal matters. Legal aid provides coverage for serious criminal charges, family law matters, child protection issues, immigration and refugee claims, adult guardianship or curatorship, and income support. Please note that legal aid does not currently provide support for many civil matters, including bodily injury, medical malpractice, etc.

LawNow LawNow Magazine is published by the Centre for Public Legal Education of Alberta and is published six times a year. It provides credible legal information, interpretations and commentary to help Canadians make critical decisions about their professional and personal lives and make meaningful and effective contributions to the democratic life of their communities and countries. Public Interest Law Clinic – University of Calgary The Public Interest Law Clinic is a legal clinic of the University of Calgary`s Faculty of Law established to advocate for systemic change that values and promotes the well-being of the public and the environment. Student Legal Assistance – Calgary Student Legal Assistance provides legal information and representation to low-income residents in the Calgary area. These services are provided by law students at the University of Calgary. ALS assists in civil matters, crimes, landlord/tenant matters, traffic violations, family matters (except divorce), minor claims, welfare/AISH/Employment Insurance complaints, academic and non-academic student appeals, and court administrative work. Alberta Law Libraries Alberta Law Libraries is a provincial network of law libraries that provide research support and information services to the legal community, self-represented litigants and all Albertans. Libraries are located in courthouses and provincial buildings across the province and are open to the public. Juvenile Justice at The Alex – Calgary CLERC provides legal advice, information, advocacy, referrals and services to children and youth.

CLERC lawyers represent youth under the age of 19 in matters such as family, immigration, estate and inheritance, employment matters, landlord and tenant issues, human rights issues, education issues and guardianship issues. CLERC does not represent youth involved in criminal matters or using legal services through child protection. Alberta Legal Services Limited Project Alberta Limited`s Legal Services Project is a local lawyers` initiative to give Albertans access to the legal services they want, when they want, at an affordable price. The project connects Albertans with lawyers who only help part, not all, of a case, so you can pay for the services you want without having a lawyer to handle the case from start to finish. Lethbridge Legal Guidance Lethbridge Legal Guidance provides free legal aid, information and advocacy to people in financial difficulty who need legal services and representation and who are not eligible for legal aid. Volunteer lawyers provide legal information and advice on a variety of topics, including family, civil matters, labour law, criminal law and immigration law. Free clinics operate on Tuesday evenings. Grande Prairie Legal Guidance Grande Prairie Legal Guidance provides free legal information and advice to low- and middle-income individuals who have a legal problem but are not eligible for legal aid. He can help you with areas such as family law, landlord and tenant matters, employment, debts/contracts, circulation/statutes, wills and estates, criminal law and civil law. GPLG does not provide representation in court. Calgary Legal Guidance Calgary Legal Guidance provides legal information and advice to low-income individuals who cannot afford a lawyer and are not eligible for legal aid. He can help with a variety of issues, including but not limited to family, criminal and civil matters.

Free legal clinics are open Monday to Thursday evenings. Medicine Hat Legal Aid Centre The Medicine Hat Legal Aid Centre offers free information and advice to people with low or medium access who have a legal problem but are not eligible for legal aid. He can assist in areas such as family law, employment matters, debts and foreclosure, estate and administration, estate/life planning, immigration matters, landlord-tenant disputes, and civil matters. Student Legal Assistance offers services for various types of legal issues. ALS student social workers can make advocacy, conduct court proceedings, and participate in dispute resolution, negotiation, and early resolution of cases for their clients. Edmonton Community Law Centre The Edmonton Community Law Centre provides free legal information and advice to low- and middle-income people in the Edmonton area who cannot afford a lawyer and are not eligible for legal aid. It can help resolve legal issues such as family law, landlord and tenant issues, employment, human rights, debt, small claims, immigration and income support. ECLC does not provide services in criminal matters. Student Legal Assistance (SLA) is a pro bono legal clinic that provides legal information and representation to low-income residents of Calgary and surrounding areas. ALS has been in existence since 1979 and is a registered not-for-profit, not-for-profit organization comprised primarily of law students from the University of Calgary.

Led by the Executive Director and led by a team of senior counsel, articling students are responsible for client onboarding and case management. while completing their doctoral training Juris full-time. ALC`s student team of approximately 100 clerks also consists of an elected student leadership team led by the student director. Lawyer Placement Service The Lawyer Placement Service provides you with contact information for up to three lawyers who will consider which legal services may be able to help you. If you talk to each lawyer, the first half hour of the conversation is free. You shouldn`t expect the lawyer to do freelance work during this time – this is to discuss your legal situation and explore your options. Legal Line Legal Line is a federal not-for-profit organization that provides access to the laws under which Canadians are governed. It is a searchable database of Canadian laws that provides answers in 40 major jurisdictions in 107 languages.

It also offers a hotline that provides pre-recorded answers to common legal questions and live help from subject matter experts. Law Society of Alberta The Law Society of Alberta regulates the legal profession in the public interest by promoting and enforcing high standards of professional and ethical conduct on the part of Alberta lawyers. The Law Society can help members of the public find a lawyer, search for records and wills, and answer questions about lawyers` conduct. Pro Bono Students Canada (PBSC) Pro Bono Students Canada is a national network of law schools and community organizations that brings together law students and non-governmental organizations, government agencies, courts and legal clinics during the school year. PBSC has chapters in the faculties of law at the University of Calgary and the University of Alberta.