National Canadian Lawyers' Initiative
Lawyers giving back during life-changing times
This is the moment to significantly alter access to justice in Canada. The Covid-19 pandemic has been felt by every person and community in Canada and has catalysed change toward a universal system of access to justice. We are calling on all law students and all lawyers to step forward and help those in need.
About us
Thousands of Canadians urgently need help
Small business owners, freelancers, trades workers, farmers, artists, and professionals are struggling. People need help with reneged or about to be broken contracts, leases, loans, mortgages, lapsed or pending permits, employment rights and a myriad of complex legal obligations. The list is endless. People need expert direction, guidance, and legal support.
Mission & Purpose
Our mission is to ensure a universal system of access to justice. We aim to develop a virtual platform where access to internet equals access to justice. We connect law students to lawyers so we can together provide urgently needed legal advice and guidance to those in need.
There are thousands in need. Our intention is this will be a national Not-for-Profit, with a defined project life of 10 months, with operations in all provinces. This is a once in everyone’s lifetime opportunity: your time, the law, our virtual platform, our country.
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We are looking for lawyers from all across Canada to step forward and provide 1 to 5 hours of summary legal advice to those in need and mentorship to law students.