Lawyers! Did you know? We have a wonderful partnership with the Edmonton Community Legal Centre (ECLC) this year. Volunteers who complete twelve (2-hour) shifts with the ECLC within the 2023 calendar year are eligible for a free LESA webinar (up to $95).
ECLC provides opportunities for lawyers to volunteer their time in a number of ways to help those in the community who are experiencing financial barriers to access justice. The ECLC Legal Clinic is a flexible way for lawyers to contribute, affording both in-person and remote opportunities. In the clinic, volunteer lawyers provide 45 minutes of free legal advice to clients, who will be self-representing, in an effort to empower the client to move their legal matter forward in a meaningful way. One may often wonder: how impactful can 45 minutes be? ECLC does the work of collecting relevant documents, providing a brief summary of facts, all which is accessible to the lawyer 24 hours before the clinic appointment. This means that when meeting with a client, lawyers can focus on providing practical advice and steps to empower the client.
The commitment for the legal clinic is twelve (2-hour) shifts per year.
Volunteering not only meets the moral obligation lawyers have to give back to their community but it is a great way to build new skills and expand abilities. Those who fill their ECLC volunteer commitment (twelve x 2-hour shifts for the 2023 calendar year) are thanked with free registration in a LESA webinar of their choosing (up to $95).
Click the link to fill out an application form and start the year off by expanding access to justice for Edmontonions. If you would like more information please email Suzie at [email protected]
