For over 40 years Community Legal Education Association (CLEA) has been providing public legal education programs to help Manitobans understand the legal system and how to resolve their legal issues. Our programs include a the Law Phone-In Program (the lawyers on staff provide legal information and summary advice), lawyer referral service, presentations, workshops, videos, webinars, plain language publications and a website.
Legal Help Centre (LHC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing access to justice and reducing barriers for low-income and underserved Manitobans. We provide free legal information, self-representation support, system navigation, and referrals to resources through our in-person Drop-in Clinic or telephone appointments.
As the highest trial court in Manitoba, we hear cases of all kinds. The general division deals with civil and criminal cases, and the family division deals with family and child protection including adoption and guardianship applications. We sit across the province.
If you're an artist or arts organization, we can provide you with pro bono legal information and services tailored directly to you, including copyright law, contracts and wills and estates, among others. The clinic is operated by law students at the University of Manitoba Faculty of Law and supervised by experienced lawyers.
We offer a full range of legal services to the Manitoban Francophone community, especially those with lower incomes, newcomers and racialized communities. Our services are in French and free of charge.