Legal Information Clinic

Since 1985, our clinic provides legal resources and information to members of the community.

Our services:

• Legal information
• Administering oaths
• Informative workshops
• Ressources

We assess your needs, answer your questions and direct you to the most relevant resource:

• In person from Tuesday to Thursday from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• By telephone from Monday to Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 514 866-9941 extension 293.
• Through the Intake form.

If required, our clinic offers confidential, one-on-one 30-minute consultations with experienced volunteer lawyers and notaries on a variety of topics.

You will receive legal information specific to your situation to help you understand your rights and guide you on the steps to take.

Terms and conditions

• Consultation times vary depending on the availability of lawyers and notaries.
• Individual consultations are for women and their families only and the cost varies between $0 and $20 .
• All our lawyers and notaries are members of the  Quebec Bar ou de la Chamber of Notaries of Quebec.
• From October to March, a team  of law student volunteers  is also available  to provide resources and information through a partnership with the  National Pro Bono Student Network.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q  : Will the lawyer I meet represent me in court?
A  :  No , but the volunteer lawyer can inform you and direct you to professionals who can support you.

Q  : Will the lawyer I meet with prepare letters, legal documents or make requests for me?
A  :  No , but the legal information provided may help you better understand the nature of your problem, the law involved and the procedure applicable to your case.

Q  : Will I be able to meet with the volunteer lawyer multiple times?
A  :  Yes , if the lawyer deems it necessary.

Q  : Do your lawyers accept legal aid mandates?
A  :  No , the role of our volunteer lawyers is to provide legal information only. They will be able to direct you to legal aid offices in Montreal if you think you are eligible or to any other relevant resources.

If you are looking for other legal services (clinics, legal aid, court accompaniment, etc.) you will find a directory of free or low-cost legal resources on the website  votreboussolejuridique.ca  developed by  Pro Bono Québec .

To obtain legal information before consulting a lawyer, we recommend the  Éducaloi website  which offers simplified information on all areas of the law.

If you need urgent support, you can also contact:

• The Community Justice Centre  in your area, open Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., offers free consultations by telephone. Montreal: 514-227-3782 (option 4).
• The Montreal Women’s Center  at 514-842-4780
• The Legal Collective at 514-507-3054
• Your neighborhood housing committee
• Your local legal aid office
• SOS domestic violence 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, at 1-800-363-9010.
• Small Claims Preparation Helpline at 1-844-227-3781

To access the services of a lawyer:

• Legal aid , you can check your eligibility
• To find a lawyer, you can consult the Lawyers Directory .
• Juripop, offering legal services accessible to people not eligible for legal aid 1-855-587-4767
• In case of arrest, available 24/7 Emergency lawyer:
  • Criminal: 1 866 666-0011
  • Immigration : 1 866 954-3525
  • Juvenile: 514 954-3500

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Legal news

The Legal Information Clinic occasionally publishes  community legal information bulletins  that you can consult online.

Do you have any questions?

Call us at 514 866-9941, ext. 293 or complete the following form.

We return emails within 3-5  business days.