Free Legal Help
Free & low-cost legal help in BC
Astraea does not provide legal advice. These BC organizations can. Hours, eligibility and contact details are listed with each entry — check the linked site before travelling.
LSLAP — Law Students' Legal Advice Program
UBC law students provide free legal advice and representation on many civil, criminal, and administrative matters.
Access Pro Bono BC
Free 30-minute lawyer consultations, Everyone Legal Clinic, and roster referrals across BC.
Amicus Curiae Friendship Society
Free help completing court and tribunal forms in Small Claims, RTB, family, and CRT matters.
TRAC — Tenant Resource & Advisory Centre
Province-wide tenant infoline, legal information, and dispute resolution support for residential tenants.
Legal Aid BC — LawLINE
Free legal information and brief advice by phone on many BC legal problems.
People's Law School
Plain-language guides to BC law: tenancy, small claims, wills, employment, and consumer issues.
CLAS — Community Legal Assistance Society
Representation and advocacy on human rights, mental health, workers' rights, and housing appeals.
BC Employment Standards Branch
Government body enforcing minimum wages, overtime, termination pay, and vacation entitlements.
BC Human Rights Tribunal
Files complaints of discrimination in employment, housing, and services.
Rise Women's Legal Centre
Family law representation and advice for women and gender-diverse people at low cost.
Native Courtworker & Counselling Association of BC
Court support, legal information, and referrals for Indigenous people in BC.
MOSAIC — Immigration Legal Services
Immigration and refugee legal advice, applications, and referrals.