What is Legal Aid?
Legal aid is a program available to help people with serious legal problems who are in financial need and cannot afford private counsel.
Legal aid is funded by the Federal and Provincial governments and by the Law Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Is Legal Aid Free?
Yes, it is free for those who meet Legal Aid’s financial eligibility criteria.
Our Vision
A province where all people, regardless of means, capacity or social situation, have access to the knowledge and services they require to protect their basic legal rights and quality of life through collaborative, holistic and long-term solutions to their legal issues.
Our Values
The core values of the Legal Aid Commission provide a framework for those providing services under the Act. These values include:
Accountability
Each person accepts responsibility for their actions, follows through on requests and commitments, and keeps clients, co-workers and stakeholders informed of significant issues that affect them.
Collaboration
Each person seeks opportunities to find innovative and cost effective ways to deliver services and enhance access to justice by working with clients, co-workers, community partners and stakeholders.
Compassion
Each person demonstrates empathy and compassion when interacting with others by being accepting, considerate, attentive and encouraging.
Respect
Each person deals fairly, respectfully and equitability with clients, co-workers and stakeholders and provides opportunities for others to express their opinions in an open and supportive environment.
Openness
Each person shares information and demonstrates openness through collaboration, consultation, partnership and teamwork with clients, co-workers and stakeholders, while respecting confidentiality requirements.