Volunteer Opportunities for Lawyers
Evening Legal Clinic Volunteers
As an evening clinic lawyer, you will meet with clients and provide legal information and advice on a variety of legal matters. You will become a vital part of the ECLC team, as the work you do is a key component of the services offered to clients. You also help us to screen cases on the basis of their merit, which allows the ECLC staff to focus in on those clients and cases that are most in need of our services.
lawyers interested in providing summary legal advice in the area of residential tenancy, human rights, employment, contracts, bankruptcy, wills, income supports and other areas of law relevant to low-income individuals (excluding family and criminal) are encouraged to become part of the ECLC's volunteer team.
Hours: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Locations: Downtown, Abbotsfield and Mill Woods
Commitment: One evening clinic per month
Qualifications: Licensed to practice law in Alberta; a member of the Bar in good standing.
Training will be provided in the form of a one-time orientation session, which includes shadowing an experienced evening clinic lawyer as they meet with clients. Training seminars on the areas of law seen in the evening clinics are conducted on a periodic basis. Note that much of your volunteer activity may be eligible for your professional development requirements with the Law Society.
For information on becoming an evening clinic volunteer lawyer, contact Jordan Reiniger by phone (780-702-1725, ext. 238) or e-mail (Jreiniger@eclc.ca).
lawyers interested in providing summary legal advice in the area of residential tenancy, human rights, employment, contracts, bankruptcy, wills, income supports and other areas of law relevant to low-income individuals (excluding family and criminal) are encouraged to become part of the ECLC's volunteer team.
Hours: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Locations: Downtown, Abbotsfield and Mill Woods
Commitment: One evening clinic per month
Qualifications: Licensed to practice law in Alberta; a member of the Bar in good standing.
Training will be provided in the form of a one-time orientation session, which includes shadowing an experienced evening clinic lawyer as they meet with clients. Training seminars on the areas of law seen in the evening clinics are conducted on a periodic basis. Note that much of your volunteer activity may be eligible for your professional development requirements with the Law Society.
For information on becoming an evening clinic volunteer lawyer, contact Jordan Reiniger by phone (780-702-1725, ext. 238) or e-mail (Jreiniger@eclc.ca).
Legal File Work (Pro Bono Lawyers)
If you are a lawyer who likes to take on an occasional pro bono case, we can provide you with files that pre-screened for your practice area, case merit and the client's financial need. Lawyers with expertise or interest in area of civil or administrative law are encouraged to become part of our pro bono roster. You have the choice to accept a pro bono or opportunity or not. You can also request a case when you have time, and we will match you with one that fits your practice area and availability.
Hours: As required
Commitment: ongoing
Qualifications: Licensed to practice law in Alberta; a member of the Bar in good standing.
For more details, or to be added to the roster, contact Jordan Reiniger by phone (780-702-1725, ext. 238) or e-mail (Jreiniger@eclc.ca).
Hours: As required
Commitment: ongoing
Qualifications: Licensed to practice law in Alberta; a member of the Bar in good standing.
For more details, or to be added to the roster, contact Jordan Reiniger by phone (780-702-1725, ext. 238) or e-mail (Jreiniger@eclc.ca).
Public Legal Education Seminar Instructors
The Edmonton Community Legal Centre conducts free public legal seminars on various topics, such as:
- knowing your rights as a tenant;
- knowing your rights as an employee;
- wills and estates;
- commencing and defending a small claim; and
- many others.
If you are interested in making presentations to the general public on these and other areas of law, please contact Jordan Reiniger by phone (780-702-1725, ext. 238) or e-mail (Jreiniger@eclc.ca).
- knowing your rights as a tenant;
- knowing your rights as an employee;
- wills and estates;
- commencing and defending a small claim; and
- many others.
If you are interested in making presentations to the general public on these and other areas of law, please contact Jordan Reiniger by phone (780-702-1725, ext. 238) or e-mail (Jreiniger@eclc.ca).
