Please note that the Law Centre will be closed for the holidays starting Dec. 11. We will open again on Jan. 6.
The Law Centre
The Law Centre, a service of the University of Victoria Faculty of Law, provides advice, assistance and representation to clients who cannot afford a lawyer.
Our Services
Criminal Matters
Family Law
Human Rights Complaints
Civil Disputes
What we do
The Law Centre provides advice, assistance and representation to clients who cannot afford a lawyer. Thousands of persons living in the Capital Regional District are served annually. The Law Centre also provides legal education programs to the public.
The Law Centre also provides law students with clinical and legal education. Students are trained and supervised in the conduct of legal matters by lawyers who are members of the University of Victoria, Faculty of Law.
Years Established
Clients helped annually
Contact Us
We regret that we cannot provide legal advice via email or over the phone. Clients should contact our office during office hours, or attend our office in person to schedule an appointment.
Our location
Suite 225 – 850 Burdett Avenue, Victoria BC
Interviews for new clients
Monday to Friday, 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM and 1:15 PM – 3:30 PM.
*Please note that the Law Centre will be closed for the holidays starting Dec. 11. We will open again on Jan. 6.
For any inquiries about setting up new intakes and appointments, please call on Jan. 6. Students will start working on existing files and getting back to current clients at the end of February 2025.
(250) 385-1221
Switchboard hours 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM daily
reception@thelawcentre.ca
Please note we cannot offer legal advice via telephone or email.
