- Learning Centre
- Lawyer Programs
- Key Resources
- Disaster Planning and Recovery
- Student Resources
- Public Resources
- Upcoming Events
- Media Room
- eBulletins
- Latest from the Law Society
- Home
- Resource Centre
- Public Resources
- Approved Legal Services Providers for the Public
Approved Legal Services Providers for the Public
If you cannot afford the services of a private lawyer, you may wish to consider contacting an Approved Legal Services Provider that may be in your community. These providers deliver pro bono legal services to the public in Alberta. Â Approved providers include the following:
| Volunteer Lawyer Services Program, Pro Bono Law Alberta | The Volunteer Lawyer Services Program is the umbrella program for PBLA’s pro bono programs and initiatives. It is comprised of three main sub-programs: the Volunteer Lawyers Services Roster, the Civil Claims Duty Counsel (CCDC) Project and the Queen’s Bench Court Assistance Program (QB Amicus). Read more about each program on their website. |
| Calgary Legal Guidance | Calgary Legal Guidance provides legal assistance, information and support to people who would not otherwise have access to such services. Their free public legal advice and education, ID clinics and specialized legal programs help people navigate the legal system and understand their rights. |
| Edmonton Community Legal Centre | The Edmonton Community Legal Centre (ECLC) provides effective advocacy and access to justice in a supportive environment to persons living with low income. It is unique in its holistic approach to legal problems, situating the individual and family within the broader picture of their personal, financial and social circumstances. |
| Public Interest Law Clinic | The Public Interest Law Clinic’s (PILC) mission is to advocate effectively for systemic change that values and advances the well-being of the public and the environment. They engage in legislative reform and strategic litigation to help public interest clients influence the direction of public law and policy. |
| Alberta Prison Justice Society | The Alberta Prison Justice Society (APJS) is an organization devoted to addressing injustices in correctional institutions. |
| Central Alberta Community Legal Clinic | The Community Legal Clinic offers free legal advice to people who qualify for the service. Their head office is located in Red Deer, however they also provide legal services throughout Central Alberta, as well as in Medicine Hat, Fort McMurray and Lloydminster. |
| Lethbridge Legal Guidance | Lethbridge Legal Guidance provides clinical legal services to vulnerable persons who cannot afford legal services and provides public legal information on a variety of law topics. They work to bridge the access to justice gap so individuals who are living in poverty are not further discriminated against and marginalized. |
| Grande Prairie Legal Guidance | Grande Prairie Legal Guidance aims to improve access to justice by increasing the scope and availability of pro bono legal services for people of limited means ineligible for Legal Aid in Grande Prairie and surrounding communities. |
| BLG Business Venture Clinic | The BLG Business Venture Clinic is a student-run, pro bono legal clinic at the University of Calgary, Faculty of Law. Law students are paired with local entrepreneurs in need of legal services or information. They collaborate with volunteer lawyers to complete the work, who provide guidance and feedback to ensure the work provided is complete and accurate. |
| The Women’s Centre of Calgary | The Women’s Centre provides a safe and supportive space accessed by thousands of women in Calgary. As part of their services, they host free legal advice clinics for women, working to create a safe, empathetic and non-judgmental space where women are able to gain information and support. |
*Please note: These providers are not associated with the Law Society of Alberta, and we do not guarantee the legal advice and services they provide nor can we guarantee that they will be able to assist you.