Nine tips for anyone involved with self-represented litigants (SRLs), including a look at the responsibilities of lawyers and the court. I can only speculate on the reasons for the surge over the last 20 years in people representing themselves in all forms of litigation. One may be the high cost … [Read more...]
How legal coaching can help if you are representing yourself in court
Gaining in popularity, legal coaching is an unbundled legal service that allows you to hire a legal helper to do a specific job for you. With Legal Aid services chronically underfunded and the average cost for a lawyer steadily increasing, it is no wonder more and more people are representing … [Read more...]
How PLEI Resources Can (and Cannot) Help Self-Represented People
Reliable and current public legal education and information (PLEI) resources can help self-represented people prevent and resolve legal problems in many situations. What is PLEI? PLEI stands for public legal education and information. While it may seem self-explanatory, one description of what is … [Read more...]
Do you need legal information? Start at Alberta Law Libraries
Alberta Law Libraries offer guidance and free access to legal materials and forms. If you are dealing with a legal problem, or if you need to appear in court and do not have a lawyer, you are welcome to visit Alberta Law Libraries for assistance and free access to legal materials. Understanding the … [Read more...]
