What is legal aid?

If you have a legal problem but can’t afford a lawyer, the Legal Services Society (LSS) may be able to help you. LSS is an independent, non-profit organization that provides legal aid for people with low incomes in BC.

Legal aid services range from legal information and legal advice to legal representation (a lawyer to handle your case). To get a lawyer to represent you, your legal problems must be covered by LSS and you must qualify under financial eligibility guidelines. There is also a financial eligibility test for legal advice services.

In this section of the website, you'll find information about:

legal representation services, including who is eligible, how to apply, and how to appeal if you are denied a legal aid lawyer;
legal advice services, including who is eligible;
legal information services, including LawLINE, legal information outreach workers, and publications; and
legal aid offices.