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List of Access to Justice Organizations (Non-Exhaustive)
The following is a non-exhaustive list of community legal organizations that may be able to meet your needs.
There are more organizations that may be able to help you. If the organizations listed below do not meet your needs, visit the website Boussole juridique, which is a directory of all the organizations in Québec.
Clinique juridique du Barreau du Québec
The Legal Clinic of the Barreau du Québec contributes to accessibility to justice for the public while offering experiential learning to students at the École du Barreau. By offering free, simple and effective services, the Clinic is a practical gateway into the justice system.
The Legal Collective
Through its four service points located in four different neighbourhoods (Mile End, Little Burgundy, Park Extension and Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie), the Legal Collective offers weekly free consultation sessions to individuals from the greater Montreal region. The law students and lawyers who volunteer at the Legal Collective provide legal information, advice and support in various legal fields.
Juristes à Domicile (JAD)
Juristes à Domicile (JAD) is a non-profit organization providing free or affordable legal information and services to individuals with low incomes or in vulnerable situations. JAD lawyers can travel to meet clients in person, delivering legal assistance directly when needed.
University legal clinics
Most law faculties in Quebec have in-house legal clinics that offer complimentary legal assistance to the public, facilitating students’ hands-on training and empowering them to deliver pro bono legal advice under the guidance of experienced lawyers and notaries.
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