Legal resources

LAW STUDENTS’ LEGAL ADVICE PROGRAM (LSLAP) The LSLAP is a non-profit run by law students at UBC’s Peter A. Allard School of Law. This clinic provides free legal advice, representation and document-drafting services to low-income clients living in the Greater Vancouver Area. LSLAP advises on a number of legal issues, including civil disputes and tenancy and employment law. Representation is offered on a case-by-case basis for select legal issues.

STUDENT LEGAL FUND SOCIETY (SLFS) The SLFS is a student-run non-profit with a mandate “to support litigation, advocacy, and lobbying for improved education and access to education at UBC, and other matters of law that set broad precedent and are of concern to UBC students.” The SLFS funds cases that meet their mandate and can connect members with partners, including LSLAP, which can provide legal services. Members can use SLFS services, attend information events and campaigns and apply for case funding.

Every year, the SLFS runs its “Know Your Tenancy Rights” and “Know Your Civil Rights” workshops. Visit the SLFS website for more details about COVID-19-related changes.

EQUITY & INCLUSION OFFICE (EIO) The Equity & Inclusion Office aims “to advance equity and human rights at UBC by promoting diversity, eliminating discrimination, and engaging the community in dialogue and action.” The EIO advises on human rights and conflict engagement issues, assists with filing human rights complaints and provides training, education and consultation services in these areas to the UBC community.

ADVOCACY & OMBUDSMAN: THE CONFLICT RESOLUTION TEAM The Advocacy and Ombuds Offices help students to resolve their disputes with the AMS and the university as a whole. They provide referrals and information about university policies and procedures, and can help students to brainstorm next-step options.

The Advocacy Office supports students who are in formal conflict with the university in areas such as harassment, stealing, academic misconduct, housing appeals for students living in residence, parking disputes and library fine appeals.

The Ombuds Office mainly provides conflict resolution services to students and AMS staff. It cannot, however, receive complaints unrelated to the university and compel actions or overturn decisions.

AMS SEXUAL ASSAULT SUPPORT CENTRE (SASC) The SASC provides support, accompaniment, advocacy, education and outreach for people of all genders who have experienced sexualized violence, as well as their friends and family. They also assist with: applying for the Crime Victim Assistance Program; filing a report with the UBC Investigations Office or police; connecting individuals with a legal aid office, clinic or lawyer; and providing referrals. U

Legal resources on campus may be operating at a limited capacity as they respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.