Navigating the court system without a lawyer can be challenging, especially with all the court forms and legal documents required during a civil claim. PBLA is conducting a research study to understand the civil document needs of self-represented litigants in Calgary and Edmonton, and available supports in these cities. Study findings may inform future research, …

Please join us in congratulating PBLA Board Vice President Ed Ma, QC, who was recently announced as a 2020 SunCares Changemaker! Ed Ma, QC, is a senior strategy advisor in climate and energy policy at Suncor Energy, and a long-time volunteer on the Board of Pro Bono Law Alberta (PBLA). From co-developing PBLA’s strategic plan, …

The Edmonton Community Legal Centre urgently needs volunteer lawyers to provide “clinic” advice to low income people in areas of civil law, landlord-tenant law, employment, family law, wills and estates, adult guardianship and trusteeship, administrative law, human rights, and immigration law.  Three options are available—telephone appointments to clients from your home or office, telephone appointments …

Today, and every day, Pro Bono Law Alberta denounces all forms of racism. While recent US events have highlighted the cruelty of anti-black racism, we know that it is not solely an American problem. All over the world, and here at home, black communities have been treated like their lives do not matter. They do. …

In view of ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, including restrictions around large gatherings, travel bans and most importantly, the health of our registrants, presenters, and staff, PBLA has decided to reschedule the National Pro Bono Conference. The conference will now take place from September 29 to October 1, 2021. Venue arrangements will remain the …

Sunday, April 19th marked the exciting start of National Volunteer Week 2020! As an organization whose mission is tightly interwoven with volunteerism, Pro Bono Law Alberta (PBLA) spent the last few days shouting out and thanking our volunteers. We know first hand how hard volunteer lawyers, articling students, law students, internationally trained lawyers and others …

Calgary Legal Guidance is looking for volunteers lawyers to assist with Dial A Law resource review. This program, housed on their website, comprises of over 100 topics on a variety of legal areas. Topics require review and edits to ensure up to date with current legislation. There are numerous topics available for review in civil, …

Pro Bono Law Alberta’s offices are temporarily closed, effective Thursday, March 19, 2020, to mitigate the potential spread of the COVID-19 virus. PBLA staff will be working remotely and at full capacity. Be advised that the Civil Claims Duty Counsel and Queen’s Bench Court Assistance programs at the Calgary and Edmonton courthouses will remain closed …

Due to concerns around the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, and directives from municipal, provincial and federal governments, Alberta Health Services, World Health Organization, and other public health authorities; PBLA is temporarily suspending the Civil Claims Duty Counsel and Queen’s Bench Court Assistance programs at the Calgary and Edmonton courthouses—effective immediately. We are taking this precautionary measure …

Early Bird registration for Canada’s only national access to justice conference is live at www.probonoconference.ca! Pro Bono Law Alberta will be hosting over 200 pro bono and access to justice stakeholders from Canada and abroad in Calgary, Alberta, Canada from September 23rd to 25th. Click here to learn more about: why you should attend, who’s …