About the Legal Education & Reform Project

The Legal Education and Reform Project has been the backbone of Student Legal Services since its beginnings in 1969. Our mandate is to provide legal information to the general public in a way that makes the legal system more accessible and serves the needs of the low-income community in a holistic manner. 

We provide a wide range of materials, including booklets that cover various poverty-law topics (see the “Resources” tab to access our full collection), as well as presentations and reform project reports. Our team often visits community centers in Edmonton to distribute physical copies of our materials for free. If you want to request printed copies of our materials, schedule an outreach, or would like our team to host a legal education workshop at your organization, please contact us.

Note: Our team does not take files or provide legal representation.

Community outreaches

Outreaches throughout Edmonton are a central aspect of the Legal Education & Reform Project. They allow us to meet people where they are - at community centres, cooperatives and gathering places where people are welcomed and safe.

Legal Presentations

Legal Education is concerned with informing the public about specific areas of law, the general functions of the justice system and how to navigate and understand our legal system.  We provide legal education through lectures, workshops and mock trials. Please contact us for more information or to schedule a presentation. 

Legal Reform

Legal Reform focuses on researching areas of law that can be changed, adapted, or created to better accommodate the interests of low-income community members.

Our Location

East Campus House, 11036 88 Ave NW