Legal Resources

This chapter on small claims is used by law students handling cases at LSLAP’s legal clinics. It describes the processes involved in commencing or defending an action, exploring settlement options, getting to trial, and enforcing a judgment. It includes guides to filling out court forms.

This chapter on administrative law is used by law students handling cases at LSLAP’s legal clinics. It’s an overview of citizens’ rights, including the right to vote, and sets out the legal avenues available to individuals who believe that a government agency has acted improperly.

If you take someone to court and the judge decides in your favour, it’s up to you to collect the money. Learn your options for getting your court judgment paid.

Need to file court documents or forms, request your divorce certificate, or pay a traffic ticket? To do this in person, you’ll need to visit a court registry. Registries are in 44 of BC’s 45 staffed court locations.

A list of the tribunals in BC. Tribunals administer rules for everyday things like employment, housing, health, and industry.

This guide gives an overview of the judicial review process, from preparing and filing your petition and affidavit to representing yourself in court. It includes sample documents and ways to get in touch with CLAS lawyers to receive advice about your situation.

An online guide to help you prepare for a hearing with an administrative tribunal. Discusses mediation, gathering evidence, making your presentation, and what to expect at the hearing.

AdminLawBC.ca brings together information on the complete range of administrative law — the resolution of disputes involving government law as well as how those laws are applied. There is a directory of administrative tribunals and agencies.