About the Civil Law Project
The Civil Law Project has been a part of Student Legal Services since 1969 and has helped thousands of people in the Edmonton area who were not able to afford a lawyer. We also have various legal information booklets available online.
☎ (780) 492-8244
Who can we help?
Whether or not we can help you will depend on your age, income, the nature of the legal issue, and the level of court in which the legal matter will be heard. Please note that we can help all University of Alberta undergraduate students with a valid OneCard whose legal matters fall within our scope of service.
Income Guidelines
You must meet our guidelines before SLS can help you. You will need to provide proof of income documentation such as: last year's tax return/assessment, or your last 6 months of pay stubs, bank statements, or statements showing income assistance (such as Alberta Works/Income Support Alberta or AISH).
Nature of the Legal Issue
We can only help with certain legal matters in the Alberta Court of Justice. Some common civil legal issues that we can help with include:
Landlord and tenant matters
Small claims (limit of $50,000)
Contracts
Bailment/personal property
Debt/collection agencies
Employment/wrongful dismissal
Sale of Goods/consumer law
Conversion and detinue
what can we do?
Law student caseworkers act as agents for individuals in the Alberta Court of Justice and the Residential Tenancy Dispute Resolution Service. All students act under the supervision of our advising lawyers. Caseworkers for the Civil Project can:
Give you legal information
Write demand letters
Complete necessary court documents
Act as your agent at mediation and pretrial conferences
Act as your agent in the Alberta Court of Justice, the Residential Dispute Resolution Service, and administrative tribunals and speak to your legal matter
We appear in the Alberta Court of Justice in Edmonton, Stony Plain, St. Albert, Sherwood Park, Fort Saskatchewan, Leduc, and Morinville. If your court appearance is in another location, SLS will not be able to help you. Please note: We cannot assist if your court matter is in the Alberta Court of King’s Bench.
If your court appearance is in Calgary, Student Legal Assistance at the University of Calgary may be able to help you.
Opening a File with the Civil Law Project
To inquire about opening a file with the Civil Project, please call us at 780-492-8244.
University of Alberta Location: 11036 88 Avenue