The Law Centre

The Law Centre, a service of the University of Victoria Faculty of Law, provides advice, assistance and representation to clients who cannot afford a lawyer.
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Our Services

Criminal Matters

Family Law

Human Rights Complaints

Civil Disputes

What we do

 

The Law Centre provides advice, assistance and representation to clients who cannot afford a lawyer. Thousands of persons living in the Capital Regional District are served annually. The Law Centre also provides legal education programs to the public.
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The Law Centre also provides law students with clinical and legal education. Students are trained and supervised in the conduct of legal matters by lawyers who are members of the University of Victoria, Faculty of Law. 
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Years Established

Clients helped annually

Contact Us

We regret that we cannot provide legal advice via email or over the phone. Clients should contact our office during office hours, or attend our office in person to schedule an appointment.

Our location

Suite 225 – 850 Burdett Avenue, Victoria BC

Reception Hours

Monday to Thursday, 9AM – 12PM and 1PM to 3PM. Closed every Friday and Stat holidays.

All new clients who wish to receive free services from a law student need to complete our Client Appointment Request form. This allows us to review if you meet our financial guidelines, and to determine if you matter is within our scope of practice. You can access the form here: https://forms.office.com/r/UMmD8caxB0

Please note: all clients need to qualify financially via our income and asset guidelines, and you must reside in the greater Victoria area to receive our free legal services.

If you need more information or need a referral to outside resources, please call our office and leave your name and number and your call will be returned as soon as possible. Reception is open Monday through Thursday and our number is 250-385-1221

If you are seeking immediate assistance, you may try calling the lawyer referral service at 604-687-3221 for a free 15 minute consultation and to be directed to a lawyer for hire. Thank you for your patience and we look forward to assisting you.

(250) 385-1221

Switchboard hours 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM daily

reception@thelawcentre.ca

Please note we cannot offer legal advice via telephone or email.

If you reside in the Greater Victoria area and are low income we would ask that you complete this intake request form to have your matter assessed to see if it is something we can assist with: https://forms.office.com/r/UMmD8caxB0