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Pro Bono Law Alberta

Application Process

Applications can be downloaded by clicking here. Alternatively please contact VLS and a copy can be sent to you via fax or e-mail.

Please fill out the form in its entirety and submit it by mail, fax, or e-mail to the VLS Program Manager at:
E-mail: VLS@pbla.ca
Fax: 403-229-4488
Mail: 401-255 17 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB T2S 2T8.
Phone: 403-541-4803

Once your application is received, it will be reviewed and if it is approved VLS will attempt to match your organization with a volunteer lawyer. Please note that it may take 6-10 weeks to complete the approval and match process.

Please note that our volunteer lawyers can only work on the specific issues outlined in your application form. Once the work they have been approved for is completed, the file is closed. Should your agency have another legal issue arise in the future, you will have to reapply to VLS.

Organizations using the Volunteer Lawyers Service must:
Pay all of their volunteering lawyer's disbursements and out-of-pocket expenses (such as court and governmental filing fees, long distance telephone calls, postage, delivery and photocopying); pay disbursements promptly; or, risk losing the opportunity to receive further services.

PBLA Resource Bank

For lawyers, law students and pro bono clinic staff only

*The Resource Bank is not a public site

Other Sitesfor Pro Bono in Canada

Pro Bono and legal aid attorney resources - Pro Bono Net

Volunteer In Profile

Christine Pratt
Ms. Christine Pratt has served Edmonton Community Legal Centre (ECLC) for the past eight years as a volunteer lawyer, pro bono file lawyer, board member, and financial supporter. Christine is currently serving her fourth term on the ECLC Board, in addition to being the Secretary of the ECLC Board.

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