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, 30 Apr Calgary Courts Centre Calgary CCDC Program :- 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM 30 Apr 2024, 9:00 am – 12:00 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 and Edmonton. Share More Details Get Legal Help Volunteer With Us Donate

Civil Claims Duty Counsel Calgary 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. More About CCDC Tue, 30 Apr Calgary CCDC Program :- 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM / Calgary Courts Centre More Details 30 Apr 2024, 9:00 am – 12:00 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 and Edmonton. Share

King's Bench Court Assistance Program Calgary 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. More About King's Bench Court Assistance Program Wed, 01 May KB AMICUS Calgary :- 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM / Calgary Courts Centre More Details 01 May 2024, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm GMT-7 Calgary Courts Centre, 601 5 St SW, Calgary, AB T2P 5P7, Canada 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. Share

King's Bench Court Assistance Program Edmonton 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. More About King's Bench Court Assistance Program No upcoming events at the moment

Civil Claims Duty Counsel Edmonton 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 Edmonton More About Civil Claims Duty Counsel No upcoming events at the moment

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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 Courtrooms 211, 213, 316, and 517** **Assistance in courtroom 517 is limited to Civil Restraining Orders. ​ 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

LEGAL HELP Pro Bono Law Alberta is not a legal clinic, and does not provide direct service to members of the public, including legal advice, legal representation or referrals to pro bono lawyers. Pro Bono Law Alberta’s work is focused on getting members of the legal profession involved in pro bono projects that support individual legal needs as well as non-profits and charitable organizations. Help For Non Profits Assistance for non-profit and charitable organizations with discrete legal matters. Courtroom Videos Educational videos to assist with courtroom procedure and etiquette. Legal Resources A list of organizations providing legal assistance for members of the public. PBLA Programs & Services Civil Claims Duty Counsel Brief legal assistance to self-represented litigants with civil matters in the Provincial Court in Calgary and Edmonton King's Bench Court Assistance Program Brief legal assistance for self-represented litigants with civil matters at the Court of Queen’s Bench in Calgary and Edmonton Civil Claims Duty Counsel King's Bench Court Assistance Program Help For Non Profits Courtroom Videos Legal Resources

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, Courtroom 262 ​ Hours: 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

April 2024 Today Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 9:00 am Calgary CCDC Program :- 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM +1 more +2 more 1 9:00 am KB AMICUS Calgary :- 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM +1 more 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 * For a better viewing experience, please view the program schedule page as a desktop page.

Volunteer at PBLA Volunteer Lawyer Services Roster Program Through the VLS Roster Program, PBLA tries to match volunteer lawyers with non-profits and charitable organizations with discrete legal needs that are unable to afford legal services. You choose your case and define the scope of your involvement based on your availability and comfort level. There are a number of ways to get involved, including opportunities for private practitioners, in-house counsel, government lawyers, students-at-law and retired lawyers and judges. Contact us to learn more: VLS Email: vls@pbla.ca Volunteer at Civil Claims Duty Counsel Project Provides assistance to self-represented litigants with civil matters in Provincial Court in Calgary or Edmonton. ​ Lawyers/Articling Students: Volunteer lawyers or articling students (when permitted by their principal) provide legal advice, information on court procedures, help preparing for trials, motions and other appearances, and help completing forms on a first-come, first-served basis on site at the Calgary Courts Centre and Edmonton Law Courts. ​ Law Students: We also welcome law students and internationally trained lawyers completing the NCA process to assist with the intake and triage of clients. This gives students the opportunity to shadow experienced lawyers, hone soft and hard skills and gain understanding of the legal process. Read more about the Civil Claims Duty Counsel Project . Contact: civilclaims@pbla.ca . King’s Bench Amicus Court Assistance Program Provide assistance for self-represented litigants with civil matters at the Court of King’s Bench in Calgary and Edmonton. ​ Lawyers/Articling Students: Volunteer lawyers and articling students (when permitted by their principal) provide assistance to those without legal representation who are appearing in Morning Chambers on a first-come, first-served basis at the Calgary Courts Centre and Edmonton Law Courts. Additionally, volunteers provide summary legal advice, assistance with document preparation, education on court processes and procedures and onward referrals at a clinic in the afternoon at the Calgary Courts Centre. ​ Law Students: We also welcome law students and internationally trained lawyers completing the NCA process to assist with the intake and triage of clients. This gives students the opportunity to shadow experienced lawyers, hone soft and hard skills and gain understanding of the legal process. Read more about the King’s Bench Amicus Program . Contact: courtassistance@pbla.ca

PBLA’s Court-Based Programs Reverting to In-Person Applications Only PBLA’s Court-Based Programs Reverting to In-Person Applications Only 3/4/23, 12:00 am Following an assessment of the pilot phase, PBLA has made the decision to revert to the pre-pandemic format of delivering the court-based programs in person. As such, virtual applications will no longer be accepted for the Court-Based Programs effective April 1, 2023. 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. Following an assessment of the pilot phase, PBLA has made the decision to revert to the pre-pandemic format of delivering the court-based programs in person. As such, virtual applications will no longer be accepted for the Court-Based Programs effective April 1, 2023. The decision to offer the programs wholly in-person was made with careful consideration and an assessment of the virtual program’s usage. While the programs will now be delivered only in person and applications accepted only at the Courthouses in Calgary and Edmonton, much of the program scope and process will remain the same. Self-represented litigants with civil matters in the Alberta Court of Justice and 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 addition, self-represented litigants with civil matters in the Court of King’s Bench Applications Judge and Justice Chambers can receive assistance with regular morning chambers applications in person through the King’s Bench Amicus Program. For those seeking in-person assistance at the Calgary and Edmonton courthouses, no appointment or pre-registration is required. The programs operate on a first-come, first-served basis. Please click here for program schedules and more information. Previous Next