The Aboriginal Bar Association (ERA) is a not-for-profit professional organization formed in the field of law for Indians, Inuit and Métis. Its members are Aboriginal lawyers (practising and non-practicing), judges, law professors, legal advisors and law students. With the development of Aboriginal law, the public became more aware of Aboriginal legal issues and became more interested. The IBA plays an active role in promoting the development of Indigenous law and supporting Indigenous legal practitioners. The first half hour of the conversation with the lawyer is not charged and should be used to discuss your legal issues, explore your options, assess potential costs, and determine if the lawyer is right for your legal problem. Please mention that you have obtained their Lawyer Recommendation contact information to ensure that your first half hour is free. Keep in mind that lawyers do not offer free legal advice and that the lawyer placement service only puts you in touch with a lawyer, not with advice. NOTE: A lawyer`s recommendation is a popular service and operator penetration may take some time. There are other sources of legal information that can help. To view these options, see Legal Information Resources. Legal Aid Alberta provides high-quality, effective legal advice and representation that enables eligible Albertans to resolve their legal problems. The terms and conditions can be found on the website. It is an independent, publicly funded, not-for-profit organization that provides a wide range of services in the following areas: The Lawyer Directory is a search tool that allows you to find a lawyer based on certain criteria.
People can meet their legal needs by searching for a lawyer by name, company, location, area of practice(s), language(s), gender, and whether a lawyer offers limited advances. The following services can help you find a lawyer to advise or represent you. If you are looking for cost-effective legal advice, visit the Clinics and Legal Services section. The Law Society`s Lawyer Referral Service will help you contact a lawyer. After providing you with information about your legal problem, a member of the Law Society`s client service team will provide you with contact information for up to three lawyers who can help you meet your needs. You can talk to one, two or all three lawyers. LawyerShop.ca is a network of law firms in Canadian cities that focus on a specific area of law. Users of the site can search for local lawyers in their desired area of practice. From the home page, users can also access the LawyerShop.ca Legal Information Centre. It includes articles on the Canadian legal system and podcasts by Canadian lawyers. Legaltree.ca is a website co-authored with research resources maintained by site administrators and legal documentation provided by lawyers in the Canadian legal community. They also provide a directory of Canadian lawyers.
Student Legal Services of Edmonton (SLS) is a student-run, not-for-profit organization that helps low-income people in Edmonton and surrounding areas understand and resolve their legal problems. SLS focuses on four projects: Civil and Family Law (landlord/tenant matters, contracts, WCB/AISH/CPP/EA hearings, family law matters, uncontested divorces and more); Criminal Law (SLS provides basic criminal law information and represents individuals charged with relatively minor and quasi-criminal offences); Legal education and reform (community conferences and outreach programs, as well as research on poverty-related legal reform issues); and Pro Bono Students of Canada (legal research for not-for-profit organizations). This website, maintained by the Law Society of Upper Canada, contains links to websites of bar associations and similar bodies that regulate legal practitioners in other jurisdictions. These websites generally contain contact information, descriptions of member programs and services, news and communications to the legal profession. In addition, many Bar Association websites now contain the full text of statutes, codes of conduct, committee reports and current editions of Pro Bono Law Alberta (PBLA) Alberta (PBLA) is a not-for-profit organization that promotes access to justice in Alberta by creating and encouraging opportunities for lawyers to provide pro bono (free) legal services to limited resources. The PBLA does not provide direct support to the public; Their website lists clinics and projects that can be helpful to individuals. Lawyers on the PBLA volunteer roster are available to provide assistance on legal issues affecting non-profits and charities, such as: policy and governance; labour law and contracts; exemptions for volunteers; Incorporation; or the registration of not-for-profit organizations.