The Young Bar of Montreal Launches its 43rd Telephone Legal Clinic
Free legal advice for all on October 19th and 20th !

Montreal, October 8, 2024 – The Young Bar of Montreal (YBM) is proud to announce the 43rd edition of its Telephone Legal Clinic, which will take place on October 19th and 20th. During this weekend, lawyers and notaries will volunteer their time to offer free legal advice by phone to the population of Quebec, aiming to promote access to justice for everyone.

This initiative is part of a series of services launched by the YBM to meet the growing legal needs of the population, in partnership with the Quebec Bar, the Legal Information Access Centre (CAIJ), as well as the Young Bar of Quebec, the Young Bar of Laval, and the Canadian Association of Paralegals.

Free Legal Advice for Every Situation

Whether it's issues related to housing, employment, family, immigration, or other areas of law, the Telephone Legal Clinic allows citizens to have direct and free access to legal professionals. These volunteer lawyers will answer legal concerns with care and expertise, providing clear answers and tailored guidance for each situation.

A Service Accessible to Everyone

Simple and accessible, the Telephone Legal Clinic is a valuable resource for those who seek to better understand their rights or find solutions to their disputes. In the previous edition, nearly 1,200 calls were received, demonstrating the impact of this initiative.

To benefit from this free service, all one needs to do is call a dedicated phone number on October 19th and 20th, 2024, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Lawyers and notaries will be available to answer all legal questions, helping Quebec's population get informed and better navigate sometimes complex situations.

The Legal Clinic in Brief:

• What: Free legal advice for everyone, provided by about fifty volunteer legal professionals
• When: October 19th and 20th, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Where: The public can call 1 (844) 779-6232

“We are thrilled to continue this mission that is close to our hearts: bringing the law closer to citizens, in a context where understanding rights and obligations is essential in daily life. With each edition, the high participation rate demonstrates the need and importance of this service in Quebec society.”
— Me Marie Flambard, President of the YBM

“Always proud to support the YBM Legal Clinic, the Quebec Bar would like to reaffirm the importance of working together to promote access to justice for all citizens. As we roll out our awareness campaign on alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods, I remind you that lawyers can be valuable guides in finding a fair, creative, participatory, and satisfactory solution to settle a dispute.”
— Me Catherine Claveau, President of the Quebec Bar

“The CAIJ is once again honored to partner with the 43rd YBM Telephone Legal Clinic. Every year, we are inspired by the commitment of volunteer legal professionals who come together to help the population. As a trusted partner, we are happy to provide our resources to them. In this way, we hope to meet the growing demand for legal information and contribute, at our level, to better accessibility of legal knowledge for everyone.”
— Karine Mac Allister, Executive Director of CAIJ

About JBM

Founded in 1898, the JBM brings together lawyers practicing in Montreal for ten years or less, with over 6,000 members. This makes it one of the largest associations of young lawyers in the world, in terms of numbers for a single city. Its mission is twofold. On the one hand, it defends and promotes the interests of its members. On the other, it provides pro bono legal advice and information to various segments of the population, and organizes charitable activities. Overall, it aims to improve access to justice and contribute to the collective well-being. As such, in August 2021, the JBM was awarded the Lieutenant-Governor's Medal for Exceptional Merit, "in recognition of the remarkable dynamism demonstrated by its members in the ongoing pursuit of collective well-being". To find out more about our initiatives for the public, visit the Public Services section of our website: http: //ajbm.qc.ca.

Information and interviews:

Virginie Aubé Pelletier| 514-243-0329| vapelletier@tactconseil.ca

Source: Young Bar Association of Montreal

Christina Solodukhin | 514 954-6936 | csolodukhin@ajbm.qc.ca |

Communications and Public Relations Manager