About the Legal Education & Reform Project

The Legal Education and Reform Project has been the backbone of Student Legal Services since its beginnings in 1969. Its mandate is to provide legal information to the general public in a way that makes the legal system more accessible and serves the needs of the low-income community in a holistic manner. 

The project has three main areas of focus:

Community outreaches

Outreaches throughout Edmonton are a central aspect of the Legal Education & Reform Project. They allow us to meet people where they are at - at community centres, cooperatives and gathering places where people are welcomed and safe.

Legal Presentations

Legal Education is concerned with informing the public about specific areas of law, the general functions of the justice system and how to navigate and understand our legal system.  We provide legal education through lectures, workshops and mock trials. Please contact us for more information or to schedule a presentation. 

Legal Reform

Legal Reform focuses on researching areas of law that can be changed, adapted, or created to better accommodate the interests of low-income community members.