Community Legal Clinic
The University of Ottawa Community Legal Clinic (UOCLC) provides free legal services to eligible low-income individuals in the City of Ottawa and to Ottawa and Carleton University undergraduate students.
Our services are provided by law students, who are under the supervision of Clinic lawyers. Please note that our capacity is limited, and even if you qualify for our services, our caseload might be full.
Our services
Criminal Law
We provide free legal advice and/or representation to people facing certain criminal offences under the Criminal Code of Canada and the Canadian Drugs and Substances Act where the Crown is proceeding summarily, and who have been denied a Legal Aid certificate.
Provincial Offences
We provide free legal advice and/or representation to people facing provincial offences under the Ontario Highway Traffic Act, the Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act, Liquor License and Control Act, etc.
Housing Law
We provide free legal advice and/or representation to tenants regarding issues such as their rights, maintenance and repairs, rent deposits, and termination of tenancies.
Family Law
We provide free legal advice and/or representation to parents and spouses regarding issues such as decision-making responsibility (formerly known as "custody"), parenting time (formerly known as "access*), child support, spousal support and divorces.
Community Legal Education and Outreach
Through collaboration and coordination with partnership organizations, we design and prepare legal information sessions regarding various legal topics, with a goal to inform and educate the community about their legal rights and responsibilities.
Notary Services
We provide free notary services to undergraduate students at the University of Ottawa and Carleton University, including certifying true copies and swearing and affirming documents.
Contact Us
UOCLC Contact Information
Our office is open to the public by appointment only. Please call us at 613-562-5600 if you are in need of legal assistance.
538-540 King Edward Avenue
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 6N5
Tel.: 613-562-5600
Hours of Operation
- Sunday CLOSED
- Monday 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Tuesday 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Wednesday 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Thursday 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Saturday CLOSED
Closures:
August 3, 2026
September 7, 2026
October 12, 2026
December 23, 2026 - January 3, 2027