The Community Legal Education Association (“CLEA”) provides legal information to Manitobans that helps them understand and navigate their legal situation. With its Law Phone-In and Lawyer Referral Program, callers can access legal information and advice from staff lawyers, and if appropriate, referrals to law-related agencies and a separate referral to a lawyer on the Lawyer Referral Panel. Additionally, CLEA provides presentations, workshops, and plain language publications on various legal matters.
L. Kerry Vickar Business Law Clinic (“Clinic”) provides free legal assistance to small businesses, start-ups, entrepreneurs, and innovators. Services are available to family businesses, non-profit organizations, charities, and artistic, cultural, and community organizations who do not have a lawyer and cannot afford legal assistance in Manitoba. The Clinic is operated by law students, who are supervised by practising lawyers.
The Manitoba Legal Clinic for the Arts (“Clinic”) provides free legal information and services tailored specifically to artists and arts organizations across a range of disciplines. Examples of available services include drafting and reviewing contracts, starting a new business and choosing a business structure, and assistance with trademark and copyright issues. The Clinic is operated by law students, who are supervised by practising lawyers.