Kensington Bellwoods Community Legal Services: Client Intake Project (8 positions)

Area of Law: Housing Law -- Administrative Law -- Immigration Law -- Social Assistance Law -- Employment Law

KBCLS is a non-profit community legal clinic funded by Legal Aid Ontario. KBCLS gives people living on a low income in Kensington-Bellwoods neighbourhood free legal services for certain problems. To learn more about KBCLS, check out their website here: www.kbcls.org

In this project, students will assist with the intake of clients at KBCLS. Students will be trained on the types of law that callers need information on and KBCLS intake procedures. Students will then provide the callers with legal information, referrals, or gather the information to process the intake. 

Time Commitment

Students are expected to volunteer 3-5 hours per week. Shift work will be coordinated with KBCLS and the students. KBCLS will make efforts to have students in at times that work with KBCLS/s schedule and the students' academic schedule. This is an in-person project. 

Required Training

Students will need to participate in the mandatory PBSC training. 

Number of Students and Prerequisites

  • How many students? 
    • 7-8 students (students may be working with students from Lincoln Alexander School of Law)
  • Can first year law students volunteer? 
    • First year students are encouraged to apply!
  • Should you be bilingual?
    •  No - bilingualism is not an expectation but is always nice to have
  • Any other expectations for this project? 
    • None - KBCLS will provide a primer on housing, immigration, social services, employment, and referral/intake process. Clinic/social justice experience is an asset but not required.