Welcome to Volunteer Lawyers Service (VLS)
For Charitable and Nonprofit Organizations
Volunteer Lawyers Service is a registered project of Pro Bono Law Ontario that offers free legal support to eligible charitable and nonprofit organizations in Ontario that otherwise could not afford the services of a lawyer. VLS matches community agencies with volunteer lawyers who can help with a range of services such as incorporation, charitable registration, board governance, contracts, or trademark registrations.
VLS operates on a continuous intake basis. Download and fill out our application form below. Need help with any application questions? E-mail or call us.
VLS also provides educational seminars and online support materials to help community agencies strengthen their business practices.
Take the 10-Point Legal Health Checkup for your organization
Is my organization eligible for VLS help?
Get legal help now: Fill in our Application Form for organizations
Fact Sheet & Checklist Resources for Nonprofits and Charities
What's New
Reforming the Corporations Act
The Ministry of Government Services is undertaking a project to review and reform the Ontario Corporations Act. VLS chairs the Ontario Nonprofit Network Expert Working Group. Click HERE to view response papers.
CRA has launched a new online resource called The Charities Files with learning tools designed to help staff and board members of charities properly file their Annual Information Return.
