Access Pro Bono Society of BC

Provides legal assistance and representation to unrepresented low- and middle-income individuals engaged in civil (non-family) chambers litigation matters at both Supreme Court and Court of Appeal levels. Clients must be individuals (not organizations or companies) and have a case showing legal meri...

Supervised articling students and new notaries offer a full range of affordable legal services to those in BC. Serves the unmet legal needs of underserved cities, towns and reserves across BC. Clinicians provide an initial free assessment (usually around 15 to 30 minutes) before providing the client...

Provides free and confidential legal advice to individuals who have faced discrimination, harassment, or violence because they are Muslim or are perceived to be Muslim. Examples of Islamophobia include harassment, profiling, exclusion, property destruction, bullying, violence, discrimination, refusa...

Assists the general public in finding an appropriate lawyer for their particular situation. Callers can access lawyers who offer a free fifteen minute consultation to decide whether the issue is worth pursuing legally. The consultation may or may not include legal advice at the lawyer's own discreti...

Offers free legal assistance and representation to qualifying low-income tenants appearing before the Residential Tenancy Branch. Provides assistance with contesting an eviction, disputing an illegal rent increase, seeking compensation for one's loss of quiet enjoyment, seeking an order for repairs,...

Provides province-wide pro bono legal representation services for particular case types to qualifying individuals and nonprofit organizations of limited means. Operates programs in the areas of family law, employment law, court of appeal, and judicial review. Services also include a solicitor's prog...

Volunteer lawyers offers free legal advice to low-and modest-income BC residents by telephone or videoconference; up to a half-hour is available at each appointment, with the possibility of more appointments as needed. Addresses a full range of legal issues including family, immigration, criminal, m...

Provides free online family mediation and advice services to low-and modest-income families. Clients have access to an independent legal advice lawyer and a mediator. Both parties must agree to mediation, and at least one party must meet pro bono eligibility criteria. Self referral or referral from ...