Our office is open Monday through Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm.  If you need legal assistance, please call our office at (807) 346-7815 or email legalservices.law@lakeheadu.ca to book an intake appointment.  Our administrative staff can help you choose the best meeting option for you. 

Welcome to Lakehead University Community Legal Services. We are a free legal clinic located in Lakehead University’s Faculty of Law building (PACI) at 401 Red River Road in Thunder Bay, Ontario.

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Under the direct supervision of lawyers, Student Caseworkers offer free legal services to low income residents of Northwestern Ontario, including Thunder Bay, Fort William First Nation, Nipigon, Marathon, Schreiber and the municipality of Greenstone.

We offer services in the following practice areas:

• Minor Criminal Offences
• Serious Provincial Offences
• Tenant Rights
• Small Claims Court and Civil disputes under $35,000.00
• Employment Law

Please explore our site to find out if Lakehead University Community Legal Services is right for you. You can find our eligibility requirements and how to apply here. If you think you may qualify for our services, please call our office at (807) 346-7815 to arrange for a screening appointment.

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