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| Jennifer and Justin, two past volunteers at the Free Legal Clinic at the Halifax Law Courts. |
Go directly to the information you need by clicking on the links below:
What can the volunteer lawyers at the clinic do for me?
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Provide you with general information on the Civil Procedure Rules and courtroom etiquette |
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Coach you on how to complete court forms |
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Coach you to be able to identify legal issues |
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Coach you to identify strengths and weaknesses in your case |
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Provide basic legal advice based on the information you provide |
Lawyers at Free Legal Clinic SOMETIMES CAN: |
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Help you draft court forms or other documents |
Lawyers at the Free Legal Clinic CANNOT: |
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Commission or notarize documents for you |
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Assist you with legal problems that are unrelated to services the Free legal Clinic offers |
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Serve or accept service of court documents for you |
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Predict decisions judges will make |
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Take responsibility for the information in any court forms or documents you prepare |
Free Legal Clinic at the Halifax Law Courts
How do I make an appointment?
If you feel your situation may qualify you for help from the Free Legal Clinic, you should make an appointment as early in the court process as possible. Appointments can be made in person at the Court Administration Office at the Law Courts at 1815 Upper Water St., Halifax; by sending an email to hfxfreelegalclinic@courts.ns.ca or by calling 902-424-6840.
All applicants must print and fill out the following two forms in advance of making an appointment:
Form used to sign up for an appointment: CLINIC INFORMATION FORM >> Form setting out Lawyer/Client relationship: CLINIC LAWYER/CLIENT FORM >> |
Free Legal Clinic at the Sydney Courthouse
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The Free Legal Clinic in Sydney provides legal information and advice for people representing themselves on civil law matters before the Nova Scotia Supreme Court or the Court of Appeal. It does not deal with matters of criminal law or family law in either Court. Duty Counsel through Nova Scotia Legal Aid is available in most courthouses for criminal and family law matters.
Where is the clinic located?
The clinic is on the 1st floor of the Sydney courthouse at 136 Charlotte St. Follow the signs in the lobby or ask at the reception desk to the right of the main entrance.
When is the clinic open?
The clinic offers appointments at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. on most Fridays. Based on the initial response, the clinic will consider offering additional appointment times in the future.
The Free Legal Clinic is is not a walk-in clinic. Applications must be filled out and appointments made in advance. Priority will be given to those whose scheduled court appearances are imminent. |
How do I make an appointment?
If you feel your situation may qualify you for help from the Free Legal Clinic, you should make an appointment as early in the court process as possible. Appointments can be arranged in person at the Court Administration office at the Sydney courthouse. Appointments can also be made by phone by calling 902-563-3550.
All applicants must print and fill out the following two forms in advance of making an appointment:
Form used to sign up for an appointment: CLINIC INFORMATION FORM >> Form setting out Lawyer/Client relationship: CLINIC LAWYER/CLIENT FORM >> |
Free Legal Clinic at the Yarmouth Courthouse
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The Free Legal Clinic in Yarmouth provides legal information and advice for people representing themselves on civil law matters before the Nova Scotia Supreme Court or the Court of Appeal. It does not deal with matters of criminal law. The clinic also deals with family law matters going before the Court of Appeal, with the exception of child protection appeals. Family law matters in the Supreme Court - Family Division do not qualify. Duty Counsel through Nova Scotia Legal Aid is available in most courthouses for assistance with criminal and family law matters.
Where is the clinic located?
The clinic is located in the Yarmouth courthouse at 164 Main St., in Yarmouth.
When is the clinic open?
Appointments are available at the Yarmouth clinic at 9, 10, and 11 a.m. on the first and third Fridays of the month, except on holidays.
The Free Legal Clinic is is not a walk-in clinic. Applications must be filled out and appointments made in advance. Priority will be given to those whose scheduled court appearances are imminent. |
How do I make an appointment?
If you feel your situation may qualify you for help from the Free Legal Clinic, you should make an appointment as early in the court process as possible. Appointments can be arranged in person at the Court Administration office at the Yarmouth courthouse. Ask for Court Administrator, Jean Brown. You can also make appointments by phone by calling 902-742-0580.
Form used to sign up for an appointment: CLINIC INFORMATION FORM >> Form setting out Lawyer/Client relationship: CLINIC LAWYER/CLIENT FORM >> |
Free Legal Clinic at the Supreme Court in Truro
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The Free Legal Clinic in Truro provides legal information and advice for people representing themselves on civil law matters before the Supreme Court or Nova Scotia Court of Appeal, and certain family law matters and appeals, except for child protection matters. It does not deal with matters of criminal law or Family law matters in the Supreme Court - Family Division. Duty Counsel through Nova Scotia Legal Aid is available in most courthouses for assistance with criminal and family law matters.
Where is the clinic located?
The clinic is located at the Supreme Court building at 1 Church St., Truro.
When is the clinic open?
Appointments are available at the Truro clinic on the first and third Fridays of the month, except on holidays.
The Free Legal Clinic is is not a walk-in clinic. Applications must be filled out and appointments made in advance. Priority will be given to those whose scheduled court appearances are imminent. |
How do I make an appointment?
If you feel your situation may qualify you for help from the Free Legal Clinic, you should make an appointment as early in the court process as possible. Appointments can be arranged in person at the Court Administration office at the Surpeme Court building in Truro. Ask for the Prothonotary, Kim Myatt. You can also make appointments by phone by calling 902-893-3953.
Form used to sign up for an appointment: CLINIC INFORMATION FORM >> Form setting out Lawyer/Client relationship: CLINIC LAWYER/CLIENT FORM >> |
"Going to Court: Self-Represented Parties in Family Law Matters" - A Workbook
If you are planning to take advantage of the services offered by the Free Legal Clinic, this workbook may help you prepare for your appointment. It is intended to help people prepare and present their cases in court. But it may also be useful in preparing for your visit to the Clinic.
"GOING TO COURT" WORKBOOK >>
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| ~ | getting legal advice |
| ~ | proving your case |
| ~ | what the court hearing process is like |
| ~ | what happens at the end of the court hearing |
It also contains WORKSHEETS AND CHECKLISTS >> |
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The workbook was developed as a collaborative effort between the Nova Scotia Judiciary, the Nova Scotia Department of Justice Court Services Division, and Nova Scotia Legal Aid. It is found on the NOVA SCOTIA FAMILY LAW WEBSITE >>
| The Nova Scotia Access To Justice Coordinating Committee wishes to thank the volunteer lawyers, their law firms, and the Schulich School of Law at Dalhousie University for their enthusiasm and support of this important initiative. |
| The Committee notes that the Province’s legal professionals already devote a significant amount of their work hours to providing free legal services to disadvantaged Nova Scotians. Without this additional effort, the Free Legal Clinic would not exist. |