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"Overcoming poverty is not a gesture of charity. It is an act of justice."
- Nelson Mandela (1918-2013) |
Welcome!
Neighbourhood Legal Services (NLS) is located at 333 Queen Street East just west of Parliament street on the south side of Queen Street East. NLS is a non-profit and independent community legal clinic that has been serving the community since 1973. We provide FREE legal services and assistance to low income individuals who live within our catchment area and qualify for our services. We are funded by Legal Aid Ontario 
We are part of the Association of Community Legal Clinics of Ontario 
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What's new
WE'RE HIRING A CONTRACT IMMIGRATION LAWYER!
The successful applicant will have experience in the practice of immigration law and be able to take on a significant case load, including cases in the Federal Court. The immigration practice at NLS does not include the processing of refugee claims. As well the successful candidate will have an understanding of legal practice in a community legal clinic, and a demonstrated interest in issues affecting disadvantaged individuals and groups. Experience in and an understanding of human rights law, especially as it affects low income clients living with mental illnesses and/or other disabilities will be very helpful. A working knowledge of related areas of law will also be valued. In addition to case work, the staff lawyer
We welcome applications from individuals from historically disadvantaged groups. Applications, including a cover letter, resume and contact information for three references should be sent (via email only) by 5:00pm November 23, 2017 to: Neighbourhood Legal Services, Attention: Jack de Klerk deklerkj@lao.on.ca *** E-FILING AT THE LANDLORD & TENANT BOARD Tenants can now electronically file applications about Tenant Rights and Maintenance through the Landlord & Tenant Board's website. Click here to e-file your application. OUR HOUSING DROP-IN HOURS ARE CHANGING
As of June 1, 2015, there will only be one weekly drop-in for housing issues every Thursday from 2pm to 4pm. We will no longer offer drop-in services on Mondays. Please click here to learn more about our drop-in services. Clients can continue to contact us during regular office hours in person or over the telephone to complete intake and schedule appointments. 
NLS is participating in CASSA's 5th Annual Racism Free Ontario initiative. CLICK HERE to get involved and learn more about the campaign.
NLS's History
In commemoration of our 40th Anniversary, we compiled an overview of our history of serving the community since 1973. Click here to read Our History, or find it under 'About Us' in the navigation menu. You can find older events that were advertised on this website on our Events Archive.
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Middle-class injustice: Too wealthy for legal aid, too pinched for 'average' lawyers' fees
Canadian Groups to Urge UN to Press Canada on Housing, Poverty and Justice Ontario Simplifies Medical Reviews for People on Disability Support Supreme Court's Historic Judgement on Humanitarian & Compassionate Decisions Employment Law Services For Low-Income Workers Child Poverty & Canada's Immigration Policies Access and Justice Kanthsamy and the 30th Anniversary of the Supreme Court's Singh Decision IMPORTANT NOTICE: Legal Clinics are looking at how we can improve our services Right to Housing Case: NLS Representing Intervenors Why do people become homeless? Vision Report: The GTA Clinics Transformation Project Submissions to the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration on Bill C-24 - Strengthening Canadian Citizenship and Immigration Act Submission to the Law Society on Accrediting Trinity Western University's Law School This Family Day, NLS Celebrates Launch of Family Reunification Knowledge Hub Buried Alive: The Human Rights Implications of Compulsive Hoarding in a Landlord-Tenant Context Submission to the Land Use Planning and Appeal System Consultation Supreme Court Strikes Down Prostitution Laws Ontario has reinstated basic health care for refugees Addressing trauma is part of recovery New Co-op Housing Laws: Less than meets the eye Immigration Law Update: Proposed Changes to the Definition of "Dependent Children" NLS: Past and Future Important Changes to Social Assistance (OW and ODSP) Landmark 'Right to Housing' Case dismissed by Superior Court Access to Justice in Canada is "abysmal" Key Issues in ODSP Reform 200 Wellesley Street Fire - Class Action Law Suit Settled Ontario tenants hammered with double-digit rent hikes Legal Advocates Call for Action by TCHC, City of Toronto, the Province: Ombudsman Finds Seniors in Community Housing Unfairly Evicted Co-operative Housing, Eviction and Rent-Geared-to-Income (RGI) Subsidies Apply for Citizenship Now to Protect your Status! Toronto’s Housing Stabilization Fund Replaces Community Start up & Maintenance Benefit |
