Community Legal Assistance Society

Our Mission CLAS respects the dignity of all in our community and works towards positive social change by providing legal assistance and advancing the law to address the critical needs of those who are disadvantaged or face discrimination. Our Vision Dignity, Equality and Justice for All Our Values Compassion: We believe in fostering an environmentthat is respectfuland understanding of our clients and co-workers. Leadership: We strive to be leaders in housing,income security, workers rights, mental health, and human rights law. Accessibility: We believe everyone should have access to, and benefit from, the justice system. Service: We serve the community by working with other groups to promote and advance dignity, equality and justice for all. Our Work CLAS was incorporated as a non-profit legal aid society in 1971. We were the first community law office in BC. Our structure reflects a 40+ year partnership betweenthe private bar and community group...