Calgary Legal Guidance

Calgary Legal Guidance Calgary Legal Guidance guides vulnerable Albertans through the legal system.

Homeless * Vulnerable * Indigenous Peoples * Domestic Violence * Poverty

**Please note: We do not answer legal questions on Facebook. Calgary Legal Guidance provides advice, representation, advocacy and support in the areas of criminal law, family law and domestic violence, landlord/tenant, homeless outreach, elder law, immigration law, human rights, civil law, child welfare (pre-apprehension), s

ocial benefits and administrative law to people in Calgary who cannot afford a lawyer or have been denied by Legal Aid.

June 1–7 is Seniors’ Week in Alberta. It's a time to recognize and celebrate the valuable contributions older adults mak...
06/04/2026

June 1–7 is Seniors’ Week in Alberta. It's a time to recognize and celebrate the valuable contributions older adults make to our communities.

As we age, understanding our legal rights and planning for the future becomes increasingly important. CLG's Elder Law Program helps older adults protect their wishes, rights, and interests through free legal information and decision-making planning.

We can assist with:
✔️ Personal Directives
✔️ Enduring Powers of Attorney
✔️ Wills and Estate Planning

This Seniors’ Week, take time to learn about the legal tools that can help you plan with confidence.

Learn more about our Elder Law Program: https://clg.ab.ca/index.php/elder-law-program/

⚖️ We're Hiring! ⚖️Looking for a career where your work truly makes a difference?We're seeking an Elder Law Legal Assist...
06/02/2026

⚖️ We're Hiring! ⚖️

Looking for a career where your work truly makes a difference?

We're seeking an Elder Law Legal Assistant to support older adults as they navigate important legal matters. If you're organized, compassionate, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you.

✨ Meaningful work
✨ Collaborative team
✨ Opportunity to make an impact

Apply today!
https://clg.ab.ca/index.php/careers/

A reminder that we are closed next Monday, May 18th, for Victoria Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, May 19th. Thank you fo...
05/15/2026

A reminder that we are closed next Monday, May 18th, for Victoria Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, May 19th. Thank you for understanding.

We hope you have a wonderful long weekend!

How can you give clients the wheel, without losing control?Join Marcus M. Sixta and Benjamin Szalay‑Anderson of Crossroa...
05/15/2026

How can you give clients the wheel, without losing control?

Join Marcus M. Sixta and Benjamin Szalay‑Anderson of Crossroads Law for an insightful lunch n’ learn, in partnership with Edmonton Community Legal Centre, empowering self‑represented litigants in limited‑scope and clinic‑based settings.

This session explores how limited-scope services can help address the access to justice crisis by re-centering legal services around the client. You’ll learn practical strategies for running effective consultations, including how to adapt to the client in front of you and focus on what matters most, so they leave feeling supported and ready to move forward.

Attendees will leave with a practical framework for delivering real value in short consultations. Register online to secure your spot!

Sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ll-empowering-selfreps-in-limitedscope-clinicbased-settings-tickets-1988630196450

We’re hiring! 📣Calgary Legal Guidance is looking for a compassionate, organized, and community-minded Client Service & V...
05/13/2026

We’re hiring! 📣

Calgary Legal Guidance is looking for a compassionate, organized, and community-minded Client Service & Volunteer Coordinator to join our clinic team.

This role is perfect for someone passionate about access to justice, volunteer coordination, and supporting diverse Albertans with professionalism, empathy, and care.

If you thrive in people-centered work and want to make a meaningful impact in the community, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and help connect Albertans with the legal support they need.

https://clg.ab.ca/index.php/careers/

Before Legal Aid and other pro bono service entities, a small group of University of Alberta law students recognized a g...
05/07/2026

Before Legal Aid and other pro bono service entities, a small group of University of Alberta law students recognized a growing need for accessible legal support in Calgary. What began as a summer project in 1971 became the foundation for a lasting commitment to access to justice in our community.

These students saw that many individuals experiencing homelessness and low incomes were unable to access the legal assistance they needed. With the help of volunteer lawyers, community donations, and local supporters, they launched Student Legal Services to help fill that gap.

What started as an eight-week initiative quickly revealed the need for year-round legal services. In 1972, the organization was officially incorporated, continuing to expand its impact through volunteer lawyers, law students, and community partnerships.

In 1977, the organization became known as Calgary Legal Guidance. More than 50 years later, that same mission of making legal support accessible to those who need it most continues to guide our work every day.

Thank you to The Advocates' Society for choosing Calgary Legal Guidance as the beneficiary of fundraising efforts during...
05/07/2026

Thank you to The Advocates' Society for choosing Calgary Legal Guidance as the beneficiary of fundraising efforts during The Advocates' Society Annual Alberta Gala 2026.

As a proud partner of Calgary Legal Guidance, The Advocates’ Society continues to support programs that help make access to justice a reality for individuals and families in our community. Every dollar raised helps ensure people can access legal support when they need it most.

Your generosity does more than fund services — it creates meaningful change in people’s lives.

Are you looking to sponsor family members to come to Canada? CLG’s Immigration Law Program is offering free legal guidan...
04/29/2026

Are you looking to sponsor family members to come to Canada? CLG’s Immigration Law Program is offering free legal guidance for eligible low-income individuals.

📅 UPCOMING Clinic dates:
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Thursday, June 18, 2026

🕘 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

📍 Calgary Legal Guidance ( #100, 840 – 7 Ave SW, Calgary)

👉 Important:
This is a walk-in clinic that operates on a first-come, first-served basis.
Individuals will be asked to complete an Intake Form upon attending.
Individuals will receive a free 30-minute appointment with a member of CLG’s Immigration Law Program. *CLG is not offering full representation.*
Individuals must bring their own interpreter if needed.

For details, visit our website or contact: [email protected]

04/29/2026

A heartfelt thank you to the Calgary Bar Association for their generous donation raised at their annual golf tournament to support our Calgary Community Court (CCC) project. 💙

Because of your support, we’ve been able to:

• Create a basic needs pantry for participants experiencing poverty
• Purchase tablets to improve accessibility at CCC
• Enhance our reception space to better welcome and serve our community

Many of your members already give their time as volunteers—supporting clients through incredibly challenging moments with compassion and dignity. This contribution helps us continue and expand that impact.

In its pilot alone, CCC supported over 800 vulnerable Calgarians—providing legal guidance, connecting people to essential resources, and helping restore trust in systems meant to serve them.

We’re grateful to have you as partners in this work.

This National Volunteer Week, we’re celebrating the people who make our work possible 💙Meet Giva and Simone—two incredib...
04/25/2026

This National Volunteer Week, we’re celebrating the people who make our work possible 💙

Meet Giva and Simone—two incredible volunteers who give their time, energy, and heart to support our community.

When asked why they volunteer:

✨ Giva Balasingam: “I am motivated to volunteer with Calgary Legal Guidance because I believe access to legal support should never depend on a person’s financial status. I first learned about CLG through a friend who shared its mission of providing free legal advice to Calgary residents who cannot afford a lawyer, and that introduction affirmed my commitment to service. In my experience, many people seeking help are navigating financial hardship alongside other significant challenges; at CLG, their concerns are heard and taken seriously, and they receive dignified, practical guidance. By contributing my time and skills to this work, I hope to help build a fair and compassionate community where everyone can meaningfully exercise their legal rights.”

✨ Simone Conrad: "I volunteer with CLG because its services address many gaps in access to justice by giving legal advice to individuals who do not have the financial resources to retain a lawyer, and either do not qualify for other programs such as Legal Aid, or who have matters that are not covered by those programs."

In this International Year of the Volunteer, we’re reminded that every act of service—big or small—creates real impact. Thank you, Giva and Simone, for all that you do!

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840 7 Avenue SW # 100
Calgary, AB
T2P3G2

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 12pm
1pm - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 12pm
1pm - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 12pm
1pm - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 12pm
1pm - 4pm
Friday 9am - 12pm
1pm - 4pm

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+14032349266

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