About Us
About Us
Over fifty years ago, a group of law students wanted to change access to legal services for the many people experiencing poverty and/or homelessness in Calgary.
These students saw a growing need for legal support and wanted to help people experiencing the most significant barriers and vulnerable circumstances. Pre-dating Legal Aid Alberta, Calgary Legal Guidance was created through their vision in 1972. Calgary Legal Guidance is known as the first pro bono legal clinic in Alberta.
Calgary Legal Guidance (CLG) plays an important role in Alberta’s justice sector and increases access to justice through free legal programs and services to thousands of people every year. All programs and services are designed to support Calgarians who face financial and other barriers to accessing legal services. As a non-profit organization, CLG offers a wide range of legal support, including legal information, advice, and assistance in areas not provided by Legal Aid Alberta.
Our core service is to help people meet their legal needs but there are social determinants that may create barriers to achieving justice. People requesting legal services often have many other needs, including physical and mental health, family safety and housing that cause or impact their legal issues. An important part of our work is connecting people to community resources in ways that strengthen their justice outcomes.
Our Vision
Access to justice for all Albertans.
Our Mission
To provide legal information, advice, assistance and connections that help people overcome barriers to navigating the legal system.
Our Guiding Values
- Inclusive: Our services are accessible and appropriate to diverse community members.
- Client Centered: We recognize that clients are experts in their own lives. Our approach is trauma-informed, focuses on individual strengths, and empowers clients to meet their legal goals.
- Collaborative: We work together with other legal and non-legal support and services to impact access to justice by addressing system gaps and holistically meeting needs.
- Accountable: We commit to impact and organizational integrity in all areas of our operations. We maintain a culture of trust and transparency with clients, partners, funders, staff, and volunteers.
- Annual Reports – 3 years
- Audited Financial Statements – 3 years
Annual Reports
Strategic Plan
Stakeholders & Supporters
CLG is grateful for the ongoing funding and support we receive from our funders, who support the work we do so we can continue to help individuals in our communities who are most vulnerable and need legal information, advice, assistance and connections.
Thank you for financially supporting the work we do so we can continue to empower lives through law.
Make an Impact— Volunteer With Us
Volunteer as a Lawyer
We currently have openings for active members of the Law Society of Alberta.
To learn more, contact CLG's Volunteer Manager at vlc@clg.ab.ca.
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Join Our Team
Your work can do more. Build a career that matters while contributing to meaningful change. Visit our careers page to learn more.
