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.

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Fact Sheet & Checklist Resources for Nonprofits and Charities

Lawyers: Find out how you can provide pro bono legal services through VLS >>

CRA releases updated status report on Small and Rural Charities in Canada >>

Reforming the Corporations Act

Dialogue on Issues Facing Ontario Communities: Regional Consultations being held in Sudbury, Guelph/KW, Windsor, Kingston and Hearst/Kapuskasing

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.