Our Values:

Social Responsibility: We are committed to educating the public and our clients about their rights, while advancing immigrant justice. Our goal is to shift the immigration narrative, fostering a more compassionate and informed public. Amidst national and global events, our team continuously adapts our work in response to the most pressing community needs.

Professional Excellence: We are committed to providing the highest quality legal services, ensuring that free services do not compromise on knowledge, professionalism, or integrity. We strive to build trust through ensuring confidentiality and competence and maintaining a caring and trauma informed approach to client care.

Empowerment: We seek to empower our clients, volunteers, and staff, offering them the tools and information needed to make informed decisions. By fostering strength, accountability, and self determination, we create a space where people can pursue goals and have opportunities to flourish.

Welcoming and Compassionate Environment: The Legal Clinic, “TLC,” also stands for “tender loving care.” We cultivate a welcoming, compassionate environment that prioritizes humanity, respect, and care. We are mindful of the emotional toll of our work, and we support our staff, volunteers, and clients alike in maintaining balance, wellness, and a sense of belonging.

Equity and Access to Justice: We are committed to fairness and representation for all, believing that everyone, regardless of their circumstances or the complexity of their case, deserves equitable access to justice and due process. This commitment is rooted in a diversity, equity, and inclusion framework, which seeks to amplify marginalized voices and to dismantle barriers to equity and justice.

TLC Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (“DEI Statement”)

At The Legal Clinic (TLC), we believe that diversity, equity, and representation are essential to creating a just society. TLC’s work is grounded in respect, compassion, and the understanding that true justice can only exist with participation by and access for all. Varied life experiences strengthen our organization, our work, and our community, and we promote an environment where individuals from all walks of life—regardless of race, ethnicity, religious beliefs, socio-economic status, ability, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or immigration status—can participate fully and contribute their unique perspectives. TLC endeavours to ensure that our clients, staff, volunteers, and community partners feel seen, heard, and empowered to achieve their full potential and are committed to employing organizational practices which support these objectives.