Legal Help Centre

We're working to make the law work for everyone by helping people in our community to access, exercise and enforce their legal and social rights.

Treaty One.

[Legal Help Centre @LegalHelpCentre]

Faith, Matt, Kaitlin, and Jesse, you are making the world a better place. Have a great school year. Pictured from right to left: Kaitlin, Matt, Nadia (Legal Director), Faith, and Jesse (partially hidden).

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#everyonedeservesaccesstojustice

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Friday was another sad day at Legal Help Centre as it was our summer students' last day. We are so grateful for all of your hardwork and compassion shown to clients. We had some fun, some frustrations (the printer!), and "the shorts". 1/2

[Legal Help Centre @LegalHelpCentre]

Sad day here as we bid adieu to 2 amazing staff who have moved onto better things :(

Pictured (in front of projector) Darlene, Summer Social Work Caseworker.

Pictured (in front of computer) Aminat, Articling Student & Term Staff Lawyer

MORE INFO: https://t.co/j0JZM6zlNN

[Legal Help Centre @LegalHelpCentre]

Incredible use of space! Well done!

[UM Law Dean @UMLawDean]

Law space reimagined: Transforming legal learning https://t.co/3Tr4hhFbzx very cool to see @robsonhall instructor Larocque showcasing the @l_vickar offices! @UMLawADJD @themlsa

[Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia (LISNS) @LegalInfoNS]

Are you a self-represented litigant who has had a virtual hearing? We want to hear from you! @SelfRepsCanada needs input from Canadians participating in any virtual court hearing. This survey is anonymous and takes 15-20 minutes to complete.
https://t.co/Dwq6avRnhe

[Professional Development &Law Alumni-UManitoba Law @UMLawCDO]

Thanks to the generosity of @robosonhall alum L. Kerry Vickar [LLB/80], see how the former basement storage room at UM Law has been transformed into a cutting-edge business law clinic @UManAlumni @umanitoba @UMLawDean #LawSchool #robsonhallalumni https://t.co/EIqpDVFzdM

[Legal Help Centre @LegalHelpCentre]

Mutual Admiration Society! And thank you Norm for all of your support and volunteerism!

[Norman Yusim @NormanLY55]

Two excellent providers of access to justice to the citizens of Manitoba and I am very proud to be associated with both!

[Legal Help Centre @LegalHelpCentre]

Special thanks to Erin from the Manitoba for providing us with a wonderful lunch from Shawarma Khan.

Pictured - smiling group of over-worked access to justice advocates under a "We are Treaty People" poster.

#EveryoneDeservesAccessToJustice

[Legal Help Centre @LegalHelpCentre]

Yesterday morning, Legal Help Centre gathered with the Community Legal Education Association and Info-Justice to discuss best practices, to share notes, identify trends, and ways to work together. It was a great morning.

#EveryoneDeservesAccessToJustice

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[Legal Help Centre @LegalHelpCentre]

When COVID hit we changed our service model from in-person clinics to telephone & virtual appointments. This year we adopted a hybrid service model, combining in-person clinics with phone appointments, & are able to reach more people & increase access to justice! Silver lining!

[Legal Help Centre @LegalHelpCentre]

We are in need of donated items:

1/ Office divider (1 or 2)
2/ Comfy chairs (up to 4 chairs for lounge area)
3/ Bookcases (up to 3))
4/ Your old and dusty car (for a donation:
https://t.co/lvoeaD58bs)!

Either send us a direct message or email [email protected]

[Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia (LISNS) @LegalInfoNS]

Are you a self-represented litigant who has had a virtual hearing? We want to hear from you! @SelfRepsCanada needs input from Canadians participating in any virtual court hearing. This survey is anonymous and takes 15-20 minutes to complete.
https://t.co/Dwq6avQPrG

[Legal Help Centre @LegalHelpCentre]

1/ Board room table - almost 8 feet long. Chairs not included.
2/ 6 lockers - approximate 8 feet in height.
3/ Filing cabinets - 3 in total. Approximate 6 feet in height.

[Legal Help Centre @LegalHelpCentre]

It's take away Tuesday! We have some lovely previously owned furniture that we no longer have use for. It's yours for the taking as long as it's gone by Aug 31. We will also accept donations for these exquisite & possible antiques.

Send a dm or email [email protected].

[Legal Help Centre @LegalHelpCentre]

Overall, clients surveyed felt that they were satisfied with LHC’s services. Over half of the participants (65.7%) strongly agreed or agreed, while others were neutral (13.4%) about their responses. On contrary, 20.4% were dissatisfied with the services.

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[Legal Help Centre @LegalHelpCentre]

Today it's throwback Thursday all the way to 2022-23.

This chart tracks the matters seen at Legal Help Centre during 22-23 and represents a 25% increase over the previous year.

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Clients were asked if they were able to obtain useful information about legal issues during their appointments. Over half of the participants (65.7%) strongly agreed or agreed, while others were neutral (16.4%), and 17.9% of participants strongly disagreed or disagreed.

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[Legal Help Centre @LegalHelpCentre]

Ho ho ho! It's holiday season at Portage Place Mall in July!

Just a reminder that we are still here and ready to serve deserving clients access justice. To learn more about our service, please visit https://t.co/5pHmGsyYcp

#EveryoneDeservesAccessToJustice

[Legal Help Centre @LegalHelpCentre]

Attention law firms and community organizations:

Brochures! We've got brochures!

For a detailed breakdown of the services Legal Help Centre provides, please download a copy of our newest brochure:

https://t.co/IHIoptL0lH

#EveryoneDeservesAccessToJustice

[Fillmore Riley Law @Fillmore_Riley]

We welcome new articling students Rhiannon Swan and Samantha Harvey to the firm.