Free legal information

Every month, the Human Rights and Freedoms Centre hosts free legal information sessions. During these sessions, lawyers and law students will offer legal information and assess what kind of legal assistance you require. 
Such as: 

• Self representation
• Mediation
• Full legal representation

represent yourself

The Centre provides monthly free legal information sessions on small claims court procedures. The sessions are facilitated by lawyers and law students and can provide legal coaching to help you navigate small claims matters. 
Learn: 

• Trial skills
• How to address the court
• How to file documents
• How to issue a subpoena 
• How to present your theory of the case

Mediate

Sometimes the best way forward to resolve the problem is to hire a neutral, legal mediator. Legal mediators are a great middle-ground to resolve a dispute before going to court.
The Centre’s Mediators:

• Work separately with the parties
• Give feedback on likely outcomes
• Assess fair and reasonable outcomes

This added information is usually helpful in resolving the issue faster, without waiting for court. 

Hire a lawyer

Sometimes the issues at stake are too complex and require a little more help. The Centre also has lawyers and law students who can assist you. 
The Centre’s Lawyers: 

•  Can provide full legal representation 
• Charge on flat-fee basis depending on the size of your claim
• Review and present your documents to the court
• Prepare witnesses and question them at the hearing