Lethbridge Legal Guidance provides free legal aid, information and advocacy to people in financial difficulty who need legal services and representation and 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. 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. Here`s what one woman who attended our legal clinics said: The Calgary Women`s Centre is an ongoing source of information, support and advocacy. The centre provides women with quick access to emergency food, personal hygiene products and bus tickets. It provides recommendations to other organizations in the areas of food, clothing, furniture, housing, health, employment, education and recreation. The centre runs a legal aid clinic where volunteer lawyers provide free half-hour legal counselling sessions to women. The clinic aims to provide women with the preliminary information and support they need to access the justice system. Family law and other types of law are discussed, but not criminal law.

Our legal clinics would not be possible without our volunteer lawyers who dedicate their time to supporting women in their legal concerns. Not to mention our amazing partners, including the Alberta Law Foundation, which has supported our program for over 10 years! We are also very grateful to our community organizations such as Calgary Legal Guidance, the Elizabeth Fry Society, the Law Society of Alberta and Pro-Bono Alberta, who continue to ensure that women have access to much-needed legal advice and resources. 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. All the lawyers who advise in our legal clinics are women. These lawyers volunteer for the Women`s Centre to ensure that more women have access to legal advice, regardless of their economic status. These advocates strive to provide women with the information and options they request so that women feel empowered and in control of their situation. “The volunteer lawyer really encouraged me and gave me a positive conversation in addition to her legal advice. I go out with more confidence. Student Legal Assistance – Calgary Student Legal Assistance provides legal information and representation to low-income residents of 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. 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. Centre for Public Legal Education of Alberta (CPLEA) The CPPLL is dedicated to providing information about the law in readable and understandable language to Albertans. It maintains a number of websites containing legal information in many areas. 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 created to promote systemic change that values and promotes the well-being of the public and the environment. Alberta Legal Services Project Limited The Alberta Legal Services Project is a local lawyers` initiative to provide Albertans with access to the legal services they want. if they want them, at an affordable price. The project connects Albertans with lawyers who only help part of a case, not all, so you can pay for the services you want without having a lawyer to handle the case from start to finish. Legal Aid Alberta Legal Aid Alberta 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 issues, child protection issues, immigration and refugee applications, adult guardianship or curatorship, and income support.

Please note that Legal Aid does not currently provide assistance for many civil law cases, including personal injury, medical malpractice, etc. 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. 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.