Volunteer
Alberta's pro bono clinics and organizations are on the front lines of improving access to justice in our province. Volunteers are needed to support the work of these organizations and provide access to legal services to those in need.
Calgary Legal Guidance
For 50 years, Calgary Legal Guidance has been running free legal advice clinics to low-income individuals. Volunteer lawyers provide their time and knowledge to advise, inform and direct people through the legal system. The Legal Advice Clinics are run by phone, online or in person at CLG’s office. Demand for service is increasing and more lawyers are needed. Since CLG offers virtual advice clinics, you know longer have to be living in Calgary to sign up for a shift. If you are interested in getting your firm involved, reach out to Kim for more information.
Calgary Legal Guidance
For 50 years, Calgary Legal Guidance has been running free legal advice clinics to low-income individuals. Volunteer lawyers provide their time and knowledge to advise, inform and direct people through the legal system. The Legal Advice Clinics are run by phone, online or in person at CLG’s office. Demand for service is increasing and more lawyers are needed. Since CLG offers virtual advice clinics, you know longer have to be living in Calgary to sign up for a shift. If you are interested in getting your firm involved, reach out to Kim for more information.
- Volunteers Needed: Lawyers practicing in family law, immigration, criminal law, employment law, landlord & tenant, civil matters and debt
- Time Commitment: The average shift lasts 2 hours and the average volunteer takes one to two shifts per month.
- Contact: Kim Feodoroff at [email protected].
Central Alberta Community Legal Clinic
The Central Alberta Community Legal Clinic is located in Red Deer, and provides services throughout Alberta, including in Medicine Hat, Lloydminster, Fort McMurray and across Central Alberta.
The Central Alberta Community Legal Clinic is located in Red Deer, and provides services throughout Alberta, including in Medicine Hat, Lloydminster, Fort McMurray and across Central Alberta.
- Volunteers Needed: Lawyers practicing in criminal law and family law
- Time Commitment: One clinic per month (approximately 30 hours per year)
- Contact: Email [email protected] or visit www.communitylegalclinic.net/get-involved/volunteer/
Edmonton Community Legal Centre
The Edmonton Community Legal Centre provides free legal advice, advocacy, information, referrals, and support when income poses a barrier to accessing justice. Volunteers provide summary legal advice to clients in a 45-minute legal clinic appointment. Volunteering can be done virtually or in person. Volunteers are always needed to help serve the growing number of clients accessing ECLC’s supports.
The Edmonton Community Legal Centre provides free legal advice, advocacy, information, referrals, and support when income poses a barrier to accessing justice. Volunteers provide summary legal advice to clients in a 45-minute legal clinic appointment. Volunteering can be done virtually or in person. Volunteers are always needed to help serve the growing number of clients accessing ECLC’s supports.
- Volunteers Needed: Lawyers, articling students, and retired lawyers/judges with knowledge of family law, immigration law, civil matters, or wills and estates.
- Time Commitment: 12 x 2 hour shifts per year – flexible sign up times.
- Contact: Email volunteer@eclc.ca or www.eclc.ca/volunteer-opportunities-for-lawyers/
Pro Bono Law Alberta
Pro Bono Law Alberta is partnering with Calgary Legal Guidance and the Public Interest Law Clinic at the University of Calgary Faculty of Law to recruit volunteers for the new Alberta Debtor Support Project.
Pro Bono Law Alberta is partnering with Calgary Legal Guidance and the Public Interest Law Clinic at the University of Calgary Faculty of Law to recruit volunteers for the new Alberta Debtor Support Project.
- Volunteers Needed: Active lawyers or retired lawyers or judges with Active for Pro Bono Status. Training will be provided.
- Time Commitment: Varies
- Contact: Visit https://pbla.ca/volunteer/volunteer-at-pbla/
