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The Fredericton Legal Advice Clinic Clinique des Conseils Juridiques de Fredericton Inc.

Access to justice in New Brunswick

Free legal advice for the Fredericton community.

We help people who cannot easily afford a lawyer get plain, practical legal guidance — at no cost, with no appointment needed.

Visit a clinic How we work

Current clinic schedule

Alternating Mondays · 2:00–4:00 pm and 6:30–8:30 pm

How it runs
Free · no appointment · first come, first served
Please arrive
Near opening time — spots are limited

Dates change through the term. See the News page for the current schedule before you visit.

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The Fredericton Legal Advice Clinic Inc. is a registered not-for-profit created to confront the access-to-justice gap in New Brunswick — the simple fact that many people facing a legal problem cannot afford to consult a lawyer.

At each clinic, a trained University of New Brunswick law student meets with you, listens to your situation, and works alongside a volunteer lawyer to give you clear information about your rights and your options. Our goal is not to argue your case for you, but to make sure you leave understanding where you stand and what step to take next.

What we offer

  • 01

    Free advice clinics

    Drop-in sessions at two Fredericton locations, with no cost and no appointment required.

  • 02

    Real student training

    UNB Faculty of Law students gain hands-on, supervised experience meeting members of the public.

  • 03

    A way to give back

    Lawyers from the Fredericton legal community volunteer their time to support the community they serve.

How a clinic visit works

  1. Come to a clinic — no appointment

    Sessions are first come, first served. Arrive near the opening time, since the number of people we can see is limited.

  2. Check in with the Clinic Assistant

    You'll complete a short intake form and go through a brief means test, which helps confirm the clinic is the right fit for your situation.

  3. Meet a law student and lawyer

    A UNB law student hears your situation and, with a supervising volunteer lawyer, explains your rights and your options in plain language.

  4. Leave with a clear next step

    You won't be represented in court, but you'll understand where you stand and what to do next — including referrals where they help.

A note on the means test

The clinic is designed for people of limited means. A short means test at intake helps us direct our volunteers' time to those who need free help the most. If the clinic isn't the right fit, we'll point you toward another resource.

Where to find us

We hold clinics at two welcoming community locations in Fredericton.

Downtown

Wilmot United Church

473 King Street
Fredericton, New Brunswick
North Side

John Howard Society Building

294 Main Street
Fredericton, New Brunswick

Thinking of volunteering?

We are always grateful for lawyers willing to supervise a session, and for UNB law students who want real experience helping the public. Learn how to get involved on our volunteering page.