Community Legal Clinic

Overview

The Clinic provides legal services to the Ottawa community. Staffed by lawyers and law students, the Clinic provides public legal education, legal advice, and representation at court for a variety of criminal, family and tenant-related matters. We also assist women who have been victims of violence in obtaining compensation.

About the Clinic

Community Legal Clinic Contact Information

17 Copernicus Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 6N5

Tel.: 613-562-5600

Our business hours are Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Drop-In Hours for New Clients

If you require legal assistance, the University of Ottawa Community Legal Clinic (the "Clinic") holds three drop-in times for new clients. No appointment is necessary.

Monday: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm 
Wednesday: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm 
Thursday: 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm 

Please note that the Clinic will not hold drop-in hours for new clients on statutory holidays, or during student exam and training sessions. Please contact us at (613) 562-5600 for more information.

Drop-in hours at our Satellite Clinic on the Carleton University Campus are held for Carleton University students. Our office is located in the conference room inside the Graduate Students Association offices located on the 6th floor of the University Centre. The day and time of this service change each semester. Please contact the Clinic for intake hours at our Carleton Satellite Clinic at (613) 562-5600.