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

Montreal, October 8, 2024 - The Young Bar Association of Montreal (JBM) is proud to announce the 43rd edition of its Clinique juridique téléphonique, to be held on October 19 and 20. During this weekend, lawyers and notaries will offer free legal advice over the phone to the population of Quebec, in order to promote access to justice for all.

This initiative is part of a series of services set up by the JBM to meet the growing legal needs of the population, in partnership with the Barreau du Québec Bar Association, the Centre d'accès à l'information juridique (CAIJ), the Jeune Barreau de Québec, the Jeune Barreau de Laval and theCanadian Association of Paralegals.

Free legal advice for every situation

Whether you have questions about housing, work, family,immigration or other areas of the law, the Clinique juridique téléphonique gives citizens direct, free access to legal professionals. These volunteer jurists will respond to legal concerns with compassion and expertise, offering clear answers and guidance tailored to each situation.

A service accessible to all

Simple and accessible, the Telephone Legal Clinic is a valuable resource for those seeking to better understand their rights or find solutions to their disputes. Last year, nearly 1,200 calls were received, testifying to the impact of this initiative.

To take advantage of this free service, simply dial a dedicated telephone number on October 19 and 20, 2024, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Lawyers and notaries will be on hand to answer all legal questions, helping Quebecers to get informed and navigate their way through sometimes complex situations.

The legal clinic in brief :

• What: Free legal advice for the entire population, offered by some fifty volunteer jurists.
• When: October 19 and 20, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Where: The public can call 1 (844) 779-6232

"We're delighted to be able to continue our mission of bringing the law closer to citizens, in a context where understanding rights and obligations is essential to everyday life. With each edition, the high participation rate demonstrates the need and importance of this service in Quebec society. "

^Marie Flambard, President of JBM

"Always proud to support the JBM Legal Clinic, the Quebec Bar would like to reaffirm the importance of working collectively to promote access to justice for all citizens. As we roll out our Dispute Prevention and Resolution (DPR) awareness campaign, I would like to remind you that lawyers can be invaluable guides in finding a fair, creative, participative and satisfactory solution to a dispute."

Catherine Claveau^, Quebec Bâtonnière

"The CAIJ is once again honored to be associated with the 43rd JBM Telephone Legal Clinic. Every year, we are inspired by the commitment of volunteer jurists who mobilize to help the public. As a trusted partner, we are delighted to make our resources available to them. In this way, we hope to meet the growing need for legal information and contribute, in our own small way, to greater accessibility to legal knowledge for all. "

Karine Mac Allister, CAIJ General Manager

About JBM

Founded in 1898, the JBM brings together lawyers practicing in Montreal for ten years or less, with nearly 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:

Emma Fortin | (581) 745-2681| efortin@tactconseil.ca

Source: Young Bar Association of Montreal

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

Communications and Public Relations Manager