CLASP is a legal aid clinic at Osgoode Hall Law School, York University. For qualifying cases, we can provide free legal advice and representation to eligible low income individuals in the City of Toronto and to York students.
All students are under the supervision of lawyers. Please note that our capacity is limited, and even if you qualify for our services, our caseload might be full.
Areas of Law
Administrative Law
Administrative Law is a type of law that sets the rules for how the government should deal with the general public.
Criminal Law
We provide free legal representation to individuals charged with certain criminal offences under the Criminal Code of Canada where the Crown is proceeding summarily, and who have been denied a Legal Aid Certificate.
Immigration Law
Immigration Law Division helps new immigrants and refugees to Canada.
Other Supports
ID Clinic
We help eligible individuals obtain the identification documents needed to receive social services, healthcare, and to submit immigration applications.
Tax Dispute Clinic
Helps low-income people who have received a reassessment letter, or other communication.
York Students
We help York students with academic offences, affidavits & notarization, and student misconduct.