Legal Services

Find organizations that provide legal help in BC. Most services are free or low cost.

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Gender Self-Determination Project

PACE Society
This project is open to all trans, two-spirit, and non-binary persons to help with legally changing their names and gender markers on government identification.
Last reviewed July 2024
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Ask JES

Justice Education Society (JES)
Free information and referrals to help you deal with your legal issues. Questions are answered by UBC law students on weekdays from 11 am to 2 pm. Questions outside these hours will receive a response the next business day. Ask JES is supported by a knowledge base of over 1,000 legally reviewed questions and answers.
Last reviewed July 2024
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Library services

Courthouse Libraries BC
Provides legal information services to the public via a network of libraries in BC courthouses. Visit our website & learn how the libraries provide access to staff expertise, print and digital legal collections, and public computers. You’re encouraged to call or email before visiting as they can provide many services this way & can save you time.
Last reviewed July 2024
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Office of the Seniors Advocate BC

Office of the Seniors Advocate BC
The office’s information and referral specialists can help you find programs and services for seniors.
Last reviewed March 2024