The Legal Collective
More than an
organization
We uplift our community socially and economically by acting as a guide for the right to access to justice for all.
Driven by
our values
We believe that access to justice contributes to a more just and inclusive society.
Altruism
We have a deep desire to bring concrete solutions to your specific situation.
Solidarity
We share your problems and are ready to listen and help you.
Commitment
We strive to provide tangible solutions to your problems and are committed to the successful completion of your procedures.
Determination
We are dedicated to providing you with the benefit of our legal expertise and to solving your problems.
Our story
Driven by the desire to assist people with legal difficulties and convinced that law and justice enable individuals to improve their social and economic conditions, Geeta Narang, now a Superior Court judge, founded the Mile End Legal Clinic in 2002.
2002
The beginning at
Mile End
Following her call to the Bar in 2002, Geeta Narang decided to offer free legal consultations. After establishing a partnership with the Mile End Community Mission, she set up a table with chairs every Wednesday to offer her services and legal expertise.
2008
NPO
The Mile End Legal Clinic became a non-profit organization.
2009
A new
status
The Mile End Legal Clinic was granted registered charity status. In that same year Geeta Narang received the Lawyer of the Year Award in the “Pro Bono/Social Involvement” category from the Young Bar Association of Montreal at the “Leaders of Tomorrow” gala.
2011
Médaille
Saint-Yves
Geeta Narang was awarded the Médaille Saint-Yves (now the Justice Pro Bono Award) by Pro Bono Québec. This award recognizes the exceptional contribution of a lawyer to pro bono legal services in Quebec.
2012
Queen’s Diamond
Jubilee Medal
Geeta Narang was awarded the Diamond Jubilee Medal in recognition of her leadership and pro bono legal work through the Mile End Legal Clinic. The organization hired its first full-time Executive Director.
2013
Expansion to Little
Burgundy
Opening of the Mile End Legal Clinic service point at the Tyndale St-Georges Community Centre in Little Burgundy.
2017
Expansion to
Park Extension
Opening of the Mile End Legal Clinic service point in partnership with the Park Extension Action Committee.
2020
Appointment of
Geeta Narang
Geeta Narang is appointed a judge of the Superior Court of Quebec.
2022
Expansion to
Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie
Opening of the Mile End Legal Clinic service point in partnership with the organization Accès Bénévolat, in the Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie neighborhood
2023
A fresh start with
The Legal Collective
The Mile End Legal Clinic is renamed The Legal Collective
The Legal Collective needs its members in order to continue its mission. Through your donations, we help over 1,000 people each year. Our team of over 40 legal and social work volunteers offers a wide range of expertise in all areas of law.
