Lawyer Referral Service
If you think you might have a legal problem, but aren't sure...if you need legal advice but don't know where to look...if you need a lawyer, but don't know one... The Lawyer Referral Service can help you.

Law Line
CLIA can be reached by telephone, mail, or e-mail for answers to general legal questions, and for referrals to other agencies and professionals. But, it cannot provide legal advice, or take clients. The telephone number is (902) 892-0853 or 1-800-240-9798 and the mailing address is P.O. Box 1207, Charlottetown, P.E.I C1A 7M8. Email: clia@cliapei.ca

CLIA Library
CLIA has a resource centre containing legal books and materials for the general public and the classroom. It also has a large selection of free pamphlets. The Centre is located in Room 158 on the first floor of the Sullivan Building (in the Provincial Buildings), Fitzroy Street entrance, Charlottetown. It is open week days during government office hours (Winter: 8:30am - 5pm, Summer 8am - 4pm).

Atlantic Crime Prevention Resource Centre
CLIA also houses this collection which contains books, reports, pamphlets, and videos about crime prevention, restorative justice, community safety and related issues. Materials in the library are also available through interlibrary loan at any public library in the Atlantic provinces.

Media Programs
CLIA prepares and presents educational programs about the law on radio and television, and in the newspapers.

Assistance to the Community
The association acts as a resource for groups who wish to inform and educate others about the law. It helps them to conduct training programs, workshops or conferences, to develop legal materials, and to keep up with changes in the law.

Speakers' Bureau
The association provides speakers for meetings, schools and events. It helps to organize law courses in Community Schools. CLIA relies on the volunteer efforts of the legal profession, courthouse and government personnel, and knowledgeable lay people.

Workshops and Special Projects
CLIA organizes legal workshops throughout PEI and plans special education projects.