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Organization:
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Downtown Legal Services - Toronto
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Address:
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655 Spadina Ave
Toronto, ON
M5S 2H9
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Map
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Location:
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Cross street: Spadina Ave and Bloor St W
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Accessibility Notes:
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Barrier-free washroom including door and stall ; Wheelchair accessible non-powered doors at rear entrance
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Hours:
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Office - Mon -Fri 9 am-5 pm, intake - Mon-Thu, 9 am-5 pm, no intake Fri
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Service Description:
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Legal advice and representation provided by supervised law student volunteers- deals with many areas of law, including tenant issues, minor criminal offences, refugee claims, family law (restricted to custody, support or access), employment law, academic appeals and offences
- referrals
- public legal education workshops
- a Student Legal Aid Services Society clinic, funded by Legal Aid Ontario and University of Toronto
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Application:
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Initial screening over telephone, advice given by appointment only
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Area residents who meet financial eligibility guidelines and are not eligible for Legal Aid Certificate, also all full time University of Toronto students
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