Director: Maureen Mallett
Run by law students, Student Legal Assistance (SLA) is a registered charity that delivers a range of free legal assistance and representation to undergraduate students at the ²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½, as well as those in the Calgary area who are unable to afford a lawyer. SLA operates a legal clinic on the University campus four evenings per week during the school year, and on a full-time basis throughout the summer months.
Graduate students may be eligible for services of the SLA if they meet the SLA financial guidelines. A one-time nominal disbursement charge applies. (Undergraduate students are exempt from this charge).
SLA can assist in most matters at the Provincial Court of Alberta, as well as some Administrative Tribunals. Most common areas SLA assists with include:
- Student appeals (academic and non-academic)
- Landlord tenant issues
- Employer disputes
- Traffic violations
- Bylaw infractions
- Criminal law
- Contract Issues
- Family matters
For appointments call: 403.220.6637
Fax: 403.282.0473
Location: Murray Fraser Hall 3390
Student Services