Free Legal Advice and Assistance
Law Students’ Legal Advice Programhttp://www.lslap.bc.ca
At clinics throughout the Lower Mainland, UBC law students provide free legal advice and representation to people who cannot afford a lawyer. Advice and representation is limited to specific areas of the law. LSLAP publishes a comprehensive legal advice manual on its website. Call 604-822-5791.
Salvation Army BC Pro Bono Program
http://www.probono.ca
Operates clinics throughout BC where lawyers provide free legal assistance in all areas of the law to people who cannot afford a lawyer and do not qualify for legal aid. Lawyers do not represent clients in court, but do provide ongoing legal advice and help clients prepare for court. Call 604-694-6647.
University of Victoria Law Centre
http://www.thelawcentre.ca/services.html
University of Victoria law students provide advice and assistance to clients who cannot afford a lawyer. Free legal representation for those persons who meet eligibility requirements. Law students also operate a human rights clinic. Call 250-385-1221.
Western Canada Society to Access Justice
http://www.accessjustice.ca
Operates clinics throughout BC where lawyers provide free legal assistance in all areas of the law to people who cannot afford a lawyer and do not qualify for legal aid. Lawyers do not represent clients in court, but do provide ongoing legal advice and help clients prepare for court. Call 604-878-7400 or toll-free 1-877-762-6664.