Western Law offers students the opportunity to develop practical skills and gain valuable practical legal experience through various clinics and programs that support the community. COVID-19 PROTOCOLS: The Office of the Community Legal Service is currently restricting accessibility to the public. We will first try to help you virtually or by phone and ask you to come to the office only when needed. Learn more about the law and legal advice during COVID-19. New Admission DatesCommunity Legal Services is currently accepting new clients for those in need of criminal or provincial assistance. We are also able to help with academic calls for Western and Fanshawe students. Currently, we are not able to represent the family, landlord or tenant or small claims court cases. Please call our office at 519-661-3352 for more information or to make an admission appointment at that time. You can also visit our external legal resources page for a list of agencies that might be able to help you. If you are in imminent danger or distress, call 911. If you are an existing customer, please call 519-661-3352 and our staff will be happy to assist you and/or put you in touch with the case manager in charge of your case. PLEASE NOTE: Walk-in tours are not accepted and, at this time, notarial services are only available to Western and Fanshawe students (by appointment).
Updated on 7. October 2022 Community Legal Services (CLS) is both a community legal clinic and a clinical training program run by Western University`s Faculty of Law and funded by Legal Aid Ontario, the Law Foundation of Ontario, the Fanshawe Student Union and the Western University Students Council and Faculty of Law. A new partnership between St. Joseph`s, @londonfamilycc provides @lpsmediaoffice & @CAS_LM a coordinated, trauma-informed space for abused children and youth. The Beacon House Child & Youth Advocacy Centre will open in December. Learn more: t.co/g2DN4PC7MP Pro Bono Students Canada: Connects law students with community organizations that need free legal services. Organizations typically involved in PBSC include public interest and non-profit organizations, courts, legal clinics, and lawyers working pro bono on a particular case. Sport Solutions Clinic: Provides western law students with the opportunity to help Canadian athletes prevent and resolve sport-related legal issues. The Sport Solution Clinic is the only program of its kind in North America and is available to all AthletesCAN members. In the sidebar on the left of this page, you will find information about each family service we offer. Parking is available at the Weldon car park next to the Faculty of Law.
Today, we offer 13 different service areas and take on a variety of coordination tasks. The London Family Court Clinic is a non-profit organisation dedicated to supporting children and families involved in the legal system. CLS provides free legal advice to low-income people in the London community, as well as students at Fanshawe College and Western University. The services are provided by more than 125 law students per academic year, working under the supervision of experienced lawyers. Please note: Due to funding cuts in the provinces, services have decreased. CLS no longer offers assistance with wills, powers of attorney, immigration authorities or the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board (CICB) and has reduced existing criminal law services. Phone: 519-661-3352Fax: 519-661-3428 Email: clsinfo@uwo.ca Community Legal Services: Provides free legal services to law students who work under the strict supervision of experienced lawyers. Services are available to low-income people in London, as well as students at Fanshawe College and Western University. Closed on public holidays and during Christmas week.
We are a registered, not-for-profit charity that is partially funded by the Government of Ontario and overseen by a volunteer Board of Directors. Community Legal ServicesLaw Building (Room 126)Western University1151 Richmond St.London, ONN6A 3K7 The London Family Court Clinic recognizes the needs of families and their children at life-changing events. For parents, services such as custody and visitation checks and coordination services for parenting, we support families in the event of separation and divorce. However, additional services are available. Western Business Law Clinic: Provides pro bono legal advice to small start-ups. With the exception of administrative costs, the clinic offers its services free of charge. All work is reviewed and approved by a mentor lawyer. The London Family Court Clinic works with many community partners, including social services, hospitals and other healthcare organisations. Psychiatric centres for children and detention and housing centres for minors.
Dispute Resolution Centre: A non-profit organization that provides free mediation services to residents of London and Middlesex County. The Democratic Republic of the Congo supports people who wish to resolve their differences quickly, efficiently and effectively. In criminal law, as well as in the courts, tribunals and the legal system.