Access to justice has been a significant issue facing government. As court resources become more scarce, and many people seeking legal assistance cannot afford legal fees, citizens have turned to the government for assistance.
One of the proposals to deal with the access to justice crisis in this province has been to compel lawyers to complete pro bono work.
While the intention behind this suggestion is certainly well-meaning, we all know where good intentions lead.
One of the models proposed for the provision of pro bono legal services has been by way of assignment from Legal Services Society, or Legal Aid. Legal Aid funds individuals who are in need of legal services in relation to family, immigration, criminal, and child protection.
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