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 Wed, 08 May KBA Edmonton (9:00 AM - 12:30 PM) / Edmonton Law Courts Multiple Dates More Details 08 May 2024, 9:00 am – 12:30 pm GMT-7 Edmonton Law Courts, 1A Sir Winston Churchill Square, Edmonton Law Courts Building, Edmonton, AB T5J 0R2, 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

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

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

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 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 Civil Claims Duty Counsel Tue, 07 May Calgary CCDC Program (12:30PM – 4:00PM) / Calgary Courts Centre Multiple Dates More Details 07 May 2024, 12:30 pm – 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 and Edmonton. Share Wed, 08 May Calgary CCDC Program (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM) / Calgary Courts Centre Multiple Dates More Details 08 May 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 Fri, 10 May Calgary CCDC Program (9:00 AM - 4:00 PM) / Calgary Courts Centre Multiple Dates More Details 10 May 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

PBLA partners with Norton Rose Fulbright LLP, Calgary Public Library and Calgary Legal Guidance for 12th Annual Calgary Legal Advice Clinic PBLA partners with Norton Rose Fulbright LLP, Calgary Public Library and Calgary Legal Guidance for 12th Annual Calgary Legal Advice Clinic 7/10/22, 12:00 am PBLA is partnering with Calgary Legal Guidance, Calgary Public Library, and Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP to host the 12th Annual Calgary Legal Advice Clinic as part of the Calgary Public Library’s Annual Law Connect Event. Also as a part of Alberta’s Access to Justice Week which runs from October 24 -30, 2022. PBLA is partnering with Calgary Legal Guidance, Calgary Public Library, and Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP to host the 12th Annual Calgary Legal Advice Clinic as part of the Calgary Public Library’s Annual Law Connect Event. Also as a part of Alberta’s Access to Justice Week which runs from October 24 -30, 2022. This year’s clinic will be held in person at the Calgary Central Library on Thursday, October 27, 2022, from 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Members of the public can receive free, confidential advice from a volunteer lawyer for 30 minutes. Given the in-person format for the event, assistance will be provided by pre-booked appointments. There may be limited walk-in appointments at the Clinic on October 27 but this is not guaranteed. Appointments can be made by leaving a message on the Clinic intake line at 403-541-4804 from Tuesday, October 11 to Friday, October 21 (8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.). Appointments cannot be scheduled outside the intake period. Available appointments are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis. Members of the public will be required to provide details of their legal matter, including opposing party information, when booking an appointment. For more information on the 2022 Calgary Legal Advice Clinic, please contact info@pbla.ca or call 403-541-4804. Previous Next

Law Firm Pro Bono PBLA works with law firms in Alberta to develop and formalize pro bono policies. We recognize the commitment and tradition that Alberta’s lawyers and law firms have in providing pro bono legal services in a variety of ways. A law firm pro bono policy assists law firms to formalize and track this commitment. Law firm pro bono policies are significant because they provide firms with the opportunity to: ​ Institutionalize pro bono participation as part of a firm’s day-to-day culture; Transform pro bono ad hoc delivery to organized delivery, which in turn enables firms to make better use of their resources and serve more clients; and Develop administrative guidelines that acknowledge the value of pro bono activities, signify the commitment to pro bono work by these firms, encourage all staff to participate, and ensure that both fee-paying clients and pro bono clients receive consistent service. ​ PBLA has developed a pro bono best practice guide entitled “Investing in Pro Bono: A Best Practice Guide for Pro Bono Legal Services by Law Firms”. The Best Practice Guide contains appendices of sample templates of pro bono policies for small, medium and large firms. The guide is available in Word format which can be easily modified and adapted to specific law firm needs. ​ Download Guide Several law firms in Alberta have developed or are in the process of developing a pro bono policy including: Blake Cassels & Graydon LLP Borden Ladner Gervais LLP Gowling Lafleur Henderson LLP McCarthy Tétrault LLP Law Firm Pro Bono Projects One of PBLA’s roles is to broker pro bono projects between law firms and community organizations. PBLA matches community organizations with a client base in need of legal support with an interested law firm partner, resulting in exciting volunteer opportunities for solicitors and litigators. Through these partnerships, firms can bring the full range of their resources and expertise towards assisting clients of organizations. Partnerships provide a unique opportunity for firms to develop relationships with organizations that help low income and disadvantaged communities and assist in community economic development. ​ In the past, we have helped broker partnerships between law firms and community organizations resulting in projects such as legal advice clinics at the Women’s Centre of Calgary, the Genesis Centre, and Alcove Addictions Recovery for Women If your firm is interested in developing pro bono policies and/or implementing a pro bono project, please contact us .