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Civil Court & Alternatives

Find legal information on civil court, the tribunal system, and alternatives published by non-profit organizations, the government, and legal professionals in BC. Each topic includes online guides and tools selected by our librarians.

Legal help in BC

Access Pro Bono Roster Program

Access Pro Bono

Provides free legal representation services for particular case types to individuals with low and modest incomes. It includes a Barristers’ Program (limited and extended litigation services), Court of Appeal Program (civil and family), Family Law Program (limited scope), Refugee Program (for sponsors), and Wills and Estates Program (non-litigious).

Virtual Pro Bono Clinic (ask a mediator)

Mediate BC

Make an appointment to talk to a professional civil or family mediator and ask questions about mediation generally or about a specific conflict, including child welfare. Mediators can help you determine if mediation is appropriate and discuss timelines, cost, and how to discuss going to mediation with the other party, among other topics.

National Directory of Professionals Assisting SRLs

National Self-Represented Litigants Project

A directory of lawyers (as well as paralegals, and other professionals offering therapeutic support and assistance) offering self-represented litigants (SRLs) affordable assistance, primarily in the form of unbundled legal or limited-scope services (unbundling).