Legal Help Centre (“LHC”) provides free legal information, self-representation support, system navigation, and referrals to resources through its in-person Drop-in Clinic or telephone appointments. To get legal information, summary advice, or a referral at a Drop-In Clinic, clients must not have a lawyer already assisting them with the matter, not qualify for Legal Aid, and meet the financial eligibility guideline. In some instances, clients may receive further assistance with drafting court documents, writing letters, and legal research.
The Public Interest Law Centre (“PILC”) provides representation to groups and individuals dealing with issues related to the environment, human rights, Indigenous people, and low-income persons. PILC takes individual cases related to residential tenancies and government benefits, as well as individual and/or group cases bringing public interest issues (such as environmental and human rights issues) that affects groups of Manitobans.
Clinique Juridique Franco-Justice serves Manitoba’s francophone community by providing free legal services to francophone newcomers and settled francophones who are ineligible for legal aid. Clinique Juridique Franco-Justice’s services include summary legal advice, reviewing and drafting documents, selected on the record legal representation, and notary services. Additionally, the organization offers legal services to English-speakers from racialized communities.