Get Legal Help Volunteer With Us Donate KB AMICUS PROGRAM The King’s Bench Court Assistance Program (also known as “KB Amicus Program”) provides summary legal assistance to self-represented litigants with civil matters at the Court of King’s Bench. KB AMICUS in Calgary KB AMICUS in Edmonton CIVIL CLAIMS DUTY PROGRAM The Civil Claims Duty Counsel (CCDC) project provides brief legal assistance to self-represented litigants with civil matters in the Alberta Court of Justice in Calgary and Edmonton. CCDC in Calgary CCDC in Edmonton Get Legal Help Volunteer With Us Donate Get Legal Help Volunteer With Us Donate The King’s Bench Court Assistance Program (also known as “KB Amicus Program”) provides summary legal assistance to self-represented litigants with civil matters at the Court of King’s Bench . KB AMICUS PROGRAM The Civil Claims Duty Counsel (CCDC) project provides brief legal assistance to self-represented litigants with civil matters in the Alberta Court of Justice in Calgary and Edmonton. CIVIL CLAIMS DUTY COUNSEL Latest News The Civil Claims Duty Counsel (CCDC) project provides brief legal assistance to self-represented litigants with civil matters in the Alberta Court of Justice in Calgary and Edmonton. CIVIL CLAIMS DUTY COUNSEL The King’s Bench Court Assistance Program (also known as “KB Amicus Program”) provides summary legal assistance to self-represented litigants with civil matters at the Court of King’s Bench . KB AMICUS PROGRAM PBLA is excited to announce that its Court-Based programs – the Civil Claims Duty Counsel (CCDC) Project will resume in-person on January 9, 2023. After two years of administering the programs virtually, we are pleased to be returning to the Calgary and Edmonton Courthouses to deliver in-person programming. Read More PBLA Resumes In-Person delivery of Court Programs and Rebrands Amicus Program. The Board of Directors of Pro Bono Law Alberta (PBLA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Hyder Hassan, ICD.D, as Executive Director, effective September 11, 2023. Hyder’s appointment follows a comprehensive Executive Director recruitment process conducted by the Pro Bono Law Alberta board over several months. Read More.. Pro Bono Law Alberta Welcomes Hyder Hassan as New Executive Director CHECK OUT THE PROGRAM SCHEDULE PBLA resumed in-person delivery of the Civil Claims Duty Counsel Project and King’s Bench Amicus Program (jointly known as the Court-Based Programs) on January 9, 2023. During this time, virtual applications were accepted on a pilot basis to assist self-represented litigants through telephone and videoconference. Read More.. PBLA’s Court-Based Programs Reverting to In-Person Applications Only CHECK OUT THE PROGRAM SCHEDULE CHECK OUT THE PROGRAM SCHEDULE Tue, 23 Apr Calgary Courts Centre Calgary CCDC Program :- 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM 23 Apr 2024, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm GMT-7 Calgary Courts Centre, 601 5 St SW, Calgary, AB T2P 5P7, Canada The Civil Claims Duty Counsel (CCDC) project provides brief legal assistance to self-represented litigants with civil matters in the Alberta Court of Justice in Calgary. Share Details Get Legal Help Volunteer With Us Donate

What We Do Pro Bono Law Alberta (PBLA) is a non-profit charitable organization that promotes access to justice in Alberta by creating and promoting opportunities for lawyers to provide pro bono (free) legal services to persons of limited means. What Sets Us Apart Our Mission Our mission is to engage the legal community and leverage their skills and resources in pro bono services that facilitate access to justice for Albertans. ​ Pro Bono Law Alberta works to promote access to justice by: Creating pro bono opportunities for Alberta lawyers; Working with law firms to develop pro bono policies and projects; Leveraging pro bono resources in the community; and Enhancing the growth and fostering a pro bono culture in the legal profession. ​ PBLA is not a direct provider of pro bono services to the public, but rather works through partnerships, collaborative projects, and events that involve the legal community and organizations providing pro bono legal services. As PBLA is not a direct service provide, we work primarily with the legal community to encourage pro bono service through varied volunteer opportunities, which in turn, benefit low-income Albertans seeking legal assistance. Visit the Get Legal Help page for more information on pro bono legal services in Alberta. Our Milestones

CIVIL CLAIMS DUTY COUNSEL The Civil Claims Duty Counsel (CCDC) project provides brief legal assistance to self-represented litigants with civil matters in the Alberta Court of Justice in Calgary and Edmonton. Volunteer lawyers are available to provide free 30-minute consultations on a first-come, first-served basis. They can provide legal advice, information on court procedures, assistance with document preparation and review, and help preparing for trials, motions and other appearances. This program does not assist with family, criminal or corporate law matters, matters in Court of King’s Bench or other Appeal Courts, or pre-trial conferences and mediations. In-person Assistance at Courthouse: This is currently offered on a walk-in basis. No appointment or pre-registration is required and clients are assisted on a first-come, first-served basis. Check Out our Program Calendar to know when and where the next CCDC Program is taking place Location: Edmonton Law Courts (1A Sir Winston Churchill Square) 2nd Floor, Provincial Court, Ante Room 262A ​ Hours: Tuesday 10:00AM – 2:00PM Wednesday 12:00PM – 4:00PM Thursday 9:00AM – 4:00PM Location: Calgary Courts Centre (601 – 5 Street SW) 15th Floor, Rooms S15-06, S15-23, S15-39 ​ Hours: Monday 12:30 PM – 4:00PM Tuesday – Friday 9:00AM – 12:00PM, 12:30PM – 4:00PM Check Out The Program Schedule

Please note that PBLA is not a legal clinic and does not provide legal advice or services directly to members of the public. We are also unable to provide legal advice by email or through the below contact form. If you are in need of pro bono legal services, please visit the Get Legal Help tab for more information on available services. Inquiry Type* First name* Last name* Location* Email* Message* Submit Pro Bono Law Alberta 301, 255 – 17 Ave SW Calgary AB T2S 2T8 Office Address : Pro Bono Law Alberta 301, 255 – 17 Ave SW Calgary AB T2S 2T8 Office Address : Pro Bono Law Alberta 301, 255 – 17 Ave SW Calgary AB T2S 2T8 Office Address : Contact Us

KB AMICUS PROGRAM Due to recent changes in court naming conventions, our Queen’s Bench Court Assistance Program has been rebranded as the King’s Bench Court Assistance Program (“KB Amicus Program”). This rebranding is a name change only and does not change the objective and scope of the KB Amicus Program. ​ The King’s Bench Court Assistance Program (also known as “KB Amicus Program”) provides summary legal assistance to self-represented litigants with civil matters at the Court of King’s Bench . Self-represented litigants with civil matters in the Court of King’s Bench who apply for assistance and meet program criteria will be able to receive up to 30 minutes of free legal advice from a volunteer lawyer. ​ In the morning , volunteer lawyers are available to provide in-person assistance to those without legal representation who need help with their Morning Chambers appearances in Applications Judge and Justice Chambers. This includes assistance with applications, bankruptcy, motions, and other appearances. This program does not assist with family, criminal or corporate matters, matters in the Alberta Court of Justice or other Appeal Courts, pre-trial conferences and mediations. ​ In the afternoon , volunteers are available for in-person legal advice clinic for civil matters at the Court of King’s Bench in Calgary. Examples of these matters include foreclosure and bankruptcy, builder’s liens, wills and estates, or other civil matters. Volunteer lawyers are available to provide free 30-minute consultations and can provide summary legal advice; information on court procedure; help preparing for trials, motions and other appearances; and help completing forms. This afternoon advice clinic is not currently offered in Edmonton. In-person Assistance at Courthouse: This is currently offered on a walk-in basis. No appointment or pre-registration is required and clients are assisted on a first-come, first-served basis. Check Out our Program Calendar to know when and where the next KB AMICUS Program is taking place Location: MORNING CHAMBERS Edmonton Law Courts (1A Sir Winston Churchill Square) Law Library, Room 2014, 2/F, South Tower ​ Hours: Wednesday 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM Location: MORNING CHAMBERS Calgary Courts Centre (601 – 5 Street SW) Courtrooms 902, 903, 904, 1004, and 1002** **Assistance in courtroom 1002 is limited to Civil Restraining Orders. ​ Hours: Tuesday – Thursday 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM Check Out The Program Schedule Check Out The Program Schedule

DONATE Pro Bono Law Alberta is a registered charity whose projects and activities are partly supported by charitable donations from individuals and corporation. These donations enable us to innovate around our mission of promoting the legal profession’s engagement in pro bono activities to facilitate access to justice for Albertans. To make a tax-deductible donation to PBLA, please make your cheque payable to: Pro Bono Law Alberta Society 301, 255 – 17 Avenue SW Calgary, AB T2S 2T8 Charitable Number: 851669796 RR0001 Or, donate via the CanadaHelps online giving platform. ​

Our Funders & Partners Blake, Cassles & Graydon LLP Borden Ladner Gervais LLP Brownlee LLP Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP Carbert Waite LLP Dentons Canada LLP DLA Piper (Canada) LLP Field LLP Goodfellow & Schuettlaw Gowling WLG JSS Barristers McCarthy Tétrault LLP McLeod Law LLP McMillan LLP MNP LLP MLT Aikins LLP Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP Parlee McLaws LLP Scott Venturo Rudakoff LLP Shell Stikeman Elliott LLP Verjee Law Our Court-Based Program Partners (Calgary) Bishop & McKenzie LLP City of Edmonton – Law Branch Dentons Canada LLP Edmonton Police Service Miller Thomson LLP MLT Aikins LLP Morrison LLP Sharek Logan & van Leenen LLP Witten LLP Our Court-Based Program Partners (Edmonton)

Board & Staff Hyder Hassan Executive Director Alexandra Weipert Manager Partnerships Ray Sequeira Manager Finance Bilal Sikander Special Advisor La Salette Encarnacion, LLB Court-based Programs (Edmonton) and VLS Coordinator Bernard Gregorio Court-based Programs (Calgary) Coordinator Bella Abellanosa Marketing and Events Coordinator Board Of Directors The Pro Bono Law Alberta Board of Directors consists of volunteers from across Alberta who share a dedication to the pursuit of access to justice for all Albertans. Senior Counsel, Stikeman Elliott (Canada) LLP (Calgary) President Karen Fellowes, KC General Counsel, Corporate Secretary – Thinkific Labs Inc. Vice-President Ed Ma, KC Senior Vice President Scott Land & Lease Ltd. Treasurer Steve Nelson Associate, Carbert Waite LLP (Calgary) Secretary Eleanor Carlson Senior Legal Counsel at Woodfibre LNG Limited Bencher at Law Society of Alberta Kene Ilochonwu Partner and Co-Head of Tax Group at McCarthy Tétrault LLP (Calgary) Director Brett Anderson Manager of Planning & Optimization, Suncor Energy (Calgary) Director Hsiu Yan Chan ​ Director Judith Hanebury, KC ​ Director Marija Bicanic Twinn and Philp Barristers (Edmonton) Director Robert Philp, KC Partner, Felesky Flynn LLP (Edmonton) Director Robert Neilson Canadian Drug Policy Coalition (Red Deer) Director Shay J. Vanderschaeghe CKM Law LLP (Calgary) Director Usman Mahmood

Volunteer with a Pro Bono Clinic Volunteering at a pro bono legal clinic is a great way to get involved with your community and help those in need of legal guidance and advice. Visit a clinic website to see how you can volunteer your time: Calgary Legal Guidance Central Alberta Community Legal Clinic Edmonton Community Legal Centre Fort McMurray Legal Clinic (operated by the Central Alberta Community Legal Clinic) Grande Prairie Legal Guidance (operated by the Edmonton Community Legal Centre) Medicine Hat Legal Help Centre (operated by the Central Alberta Community Legal Clinic) Lethbridge Legal Guidance Lloydminster Legal Clinic (operated by the Central Alberta Community Legal Clinic) Student Legal Assistance (Calgary) Student Legal Services of Edmonton Youth Law at The Alex Other Paths to Pro Bono There are many other ways lawyers can volunteer their time and expertise in a pro bono legal capacity. PBLA, CLG, ECLC and other groups regularly hold pop-up clinics and ad hoc events which require volunteer support. Visit the Volunteer Opportunities page for more information on upcoming volunteer opportunities.

Help For Non - Profits Volunteer Lawyer Services Roster Program Non-profits and charities with discrete legal issues can apply to the Volunteer Lawyer Services Roster Program for assistance with a specific legal issue. Through the VLS Roster Program, PBLA tries to match non-profits and charitable organizations with volunteer lawyers. Non-profits and charities may be able to receive assistance on a variety of legal issues that impact their day-to-day operations, including by-law reviews, general contract drafting and reviews, volunteer waivers, incorporation, charitable registration and more. ​ To apply for the program, download and complete the VLS Application Form and return it to us at vls@pbla.ca . If you would like more information about how VLS can assist your organization, please contact us. ​ Volunteer Lawyer Services is generously funded by the United Way of Calgary and Area and the Law Society of Alberta. Partner Programs PBLA promotes access to justice through partnerships, collaborative projects and events that involve the legal community and authorized pro bono clinics throughout the province. We connect non-profit organizations and partner law firms in Alberta to develop strategic partnerships that provide legal services to Albertans in need. PBLA has been involved in several innovative partnerships and projects with law firms, not-for-profit organizations and pro bono and legal organizations, such as legal advice clinics at the Women’s Centre of Calgary, the Wellspring Calgary, and Alcove Addictions Recovery for Women. If you are from a non-profit organization and would like more information on developing a strategic partnership to serve the clients at your organization, please contact the Director of Projects and Engagement at projects@pbla.ca .

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