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Finding yourself over your head in a legal situation? Having landlord issues? Wondering if your employer is doing something against the law? Luckily, all eligible Camosun College students have access to free legal advice.
The service, provided by the Camosun College Student Society (CCSS) through the British Columbia Federation of Students, gives students access to free telephone legal advice 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The advice covers most major types of law, identity theft assistance, the review of simple legal documents, and referral to local lawyers at a discounted rate.
“Advocating for students is why student unions exist, and students are often taken advantage of by landlords, employers, and others,” says CCSS executive director Michel Turcotte. “The Legal Assistance Service helps CCSS members know their rights and prevent exploitation.”
The lawyers you will be connected with are experienced, and you have an unlimited amount of free calls. The service is available to all CCSS members.
What legal service areas are available? Family; criminal; landlord and tenant; civil litigation; employment; tax; wills and estates; immigration; help understanding the Human Rights Code; and identity theft support.
The service can assist you with getting general legal advice as well as demand letters or travel consent letters, and the lawyers can review legal documents that are six pages or less in length.
“Much like the My Virtual Doctor service, the Legal Assistance phone line can not resolve all serious and complicated concerns, but it can give you the information and tools to better tackle those issues,” says Turcotte.
If you need to retain a lawyer, the service can provide you with a referral to a local lawyer, with a free 30-minute initial consultation as well as a 25-percent discount on their standard legal fees. The lawyer will be assigned to you based on the legal issue or issues you are experiencing, so they will have the knowledge and experience to help you.
“We are happy to work with the British Columbia Federation of Students to make this Legal Assistance Service available to our members,” says Turcotte.
To access the legal assistance, call the toll free number 1-877-333-3884.