Would you like to obtain legal advice? We can help you.
Simply fill out the form to check whether your case qualifies and make an appointment.
Free of charge
Our services are completely free of charge and accessible to all.
In person
In-person consultations are offered in Gatineau, Montréal, Quebec City and Sherbrooke.
Online
You can use the services of the Clinique juridique virtually from anywhere in Quebec.
Make an appointment
You can request a consultation online or by telephone. In either case, you must fill out a form.
Consultation request form
You must fill out a consultation request form. The form helps us understand the issue, the status of your case, the parties involved and whether you are eligible. You must attach all documents that are relevant to your request.
Please allow about 20 minutes to fill out the form.
Checking whether your case qualifies
After you have submitted the form, we will check to confirm that you are eligible (nature of case, no conflict of interest and compliance with deadlines).
Appointment confirmation
If your case qualifies, we will send you the dates of the two appointments, namely the initial consultation and the follow-up meeting. You must attend both meetings.
If your case does not qualify, we will refer you to other resources
First appointment
Initial consultation
The initial consultation allows us to define the mandate and understand your situation.
In-person consultations
In-person consultations are offered at the École du Barreau training centres in Gatineau, Montréal, Quebec City or Sherbrooke.
Virtual consultations
For an online consultation, you must have access to a webcam.
We will send you a Microsoft Teams link when we confirm your appointment. Simply click on the link and follow the instructions.
People present
In general, three people are present at the consultation, two students and a supervising lawyer. The supervising lawyer is present but intervenes only if necessary.
Duration
Consultations last approximately 45 minutes. Since the students are in training, consultations may take a little longer, which may cause a slight delay in appointments.
Documents to upload or bring
The students and supervising lawyer must review all documents relevant to your case, including:
- Formal notices
- Contracts
- Invoices
- Applications
- Court decisions or judgments
- Settlement offers
- Government notices
- Subpoenas
- Summons to appear
- Wills
You must upload all documents (PDF format) relevant to your case before the consultation, whether the consultation is in person or online (see the consultation request guide for instructions).
If you are unable to upload the documents, please bring them with you to the consultation.
To speed up the processing of your file, please put the documents in chronological order.
Signing the mandate
We will explain the mandate agreement you will have to sign.
The agreement is a binding contract between us.
It sets out
- the nature of the mandate entrusted to us;
- our responsibilities and yours;
- the terms of the mandate.
The mandate begins only once the agreement is signed. Therefore, it must be signed at the first consultation.
Processing of your file
After the initial consultation, the students perform the necessary research to provide you with personalized advice and services.
Second appointment
Follow-up meeting
The follow-up meeting is scheduled for two weeks after the initial consultation. At that time, you will receive the advice and other services specified in the mandate.
Emergency
Does your problem require urgent action or advice? Please see the Ressources section to find out who to contact.
Time of year
For the 2024-2025 school year, the Clinique juridique is open from November 26 to December 19, 2024, and from January 7 until July 10, 2025.
Confidentiality
Students and supervising lawyers have strict professional obligations. All of the information collected and the services rendered are completely confidential.
Time frame
How long you have to wait for your first appointment depends on how busy we are. Wait times vary depending on the area of law. They are usually around 3 weeks.
Personal information
In light of our legal obligations, you will have to read and accept the consent concerning personal information to obtain advice from the Clinique juridique.
Prioritized cases
Since one of our missions is to train students, certain cases may be prioritized when giving appointments to promote student learning.
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