We are a not-for-profit organization that funds the Law Society of Manitoba, Legal Aid Manitoba, and many other law and justice-related programs that support the public with legal education, research, law reform and legal aid services.
If you have an intellectual disability, we offer an alternative justice program with education and around-the-clock support and supervision for those who have been in conflict with the law. We have residential and day programs available.
If you are appealing a Manitoba Public Insurance decision regarding a bodily injury claim, we can support you by explaining the decision to you, launching an investigation if necessary, and appearing in front of the Automobile Injury Compensation Commission (AICAC) on your behalf.
We are a law reform agency working to improve, modernize and reform the law and administration of justice in Manitoba. We do not provide legal advice, but we accept suggestions for future projects and initiatives.
We provide advocacy, support and resources for women in the provincial and federal justice system, with an emphasis on Indigenous women. Our programs include court support, bail verification and supervision, anger management, transitional housing and more.
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.
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.
If you are Indigenous and currently involved with CFS, we can advocate for you and connect you with supports for children or other family members.
If you're living with a disability, our Individual Advocacy Program gives our clients the tools to successfully and independently advocate for themselves. We provide information and guidance on clients' rights to essential and social services, home care, human rights, and tenant and housing rights.
Our initiative works to meet the legal information needs of incarcerated Manitobans and has created a physical and digital collection. Through partnerships with other community organizations, we identified key resources and areas of need, and offer content like FAQs to address them.