Legal assistance and representation
for those who are unable to afford the services of a lawyer

Welcome to Student Legal Assistance Society (Calgary)

Founded in 1979, Student Legal Assistance (SLA) offers legal information and representation to residents of the Calgary area who are unable to afford a lawyer. These services are provided by law students from the University of Calgary, who volunteer as Caseworkers with the organization. While providing a much-needed community service, the work at SLA allows members to gain experience and develop professional skills.

Our services and initiatives include:

  • Legal Representation: representing clients with criminal, traffic, bylaw, family or civil matters in the Provincial Court of Alberta.
  • Summary Legal Information: providing legal information to clients without ongoing assistance.
  • Legal Outreach Clinics: providing summary legal information through clinics that travel to the Calgary Drop-In & Rehab Centre, Calgary Dream Centre and Calgary Urban Project Society.
  • Student Appeals: advocating for University of Calgary students, as well as students from other institutions, through the academic and non-academic appeal processes.
  • Trial Confirmation Project: providing legal information for self-represented accused persons at the Calgary Courts Centre.
  • First Appearance Resource Individual Project (Youth Justice Court): providing legal information to accused persons before they meet with the Crown Prosecutor.

Testimonials

“J was extremely helpful over the phone and explained everything to me. Thank you for this service.”
"Very professional, courteous, knowledgeable and understanding of my situation. Thank you so much."
"My experience with Ms. U was exceptional. She was so prepared at trial that I felt like I was being represented by a lawyer with twenty years experience. I felt guided and secure in the process because of her obvious time and effort dedicated to my trial. My gratitude is forever!"
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