If you are a student involved in one of our processes, we strongly encourage you to seek legal representation for advice and support. Click below for information about free legal services.
finding legal representation
We strongly encourage students to seek legal representation. You have the right to be represented, although some students choose to represent themselves.
Downtown Legal Services
Downtown Legal Services (DLS) is a legal clinic with experience representing students in the academic discipline, non-academic discipline, and academic appeals processes. It is located on the University of Toronto campus and provides free legal services to levy-paying students. Subject to capacity, DLS is not able to accept every request for assistance. If the clinic is not able to help you, it will try to offer suggestions of other places you can look for legal information and assistance.
Address:
655 Spadina Avenue
Toronto, ON M5S 2H9
416-978-6447
Downtown Legal Services Website
The DLS intake lines are normally closed during the following periods:
- The month of December and first two weeks of January.
- One week in February for Reading Week.
- The month of April and first two weeks of May.
- The last week of August and first two weeks of September.
Law Society Referral Service
The Law Society of Ontario operates the Law Society Referral Service. You will be able to speak with a lawyer or paralegal and receive up to a 30 minute consultation for free.
416-947-3330 (within the GTA)
1-800-268-8326
Law Society Referral Service Website
Legal Aid Ontario
In 1998, the Ontario government enacted the Legal Aid Services Act in which the province renewed and strengthened its commitment to legal aid. The Act established Legal Aid Ontario (LAO), an independent but publicly funded and publicly accountable non-profit corporation, to administer the province's legal aid program.
416-979-1446 (Toronto)
1-800-668-8258 (Toll Free)
Legal Aid Website
general resources and Contacts for students
University Offices
Office of the Vice-Provost, Students
Office of the University Ombudsperson
St. George, Student Life Programs & Services
UTM, Student Affairs & Services
UTSC, Student Affairs & Services
Divisional Links
Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering
Faculty of Arts and Science (Registrar's Office)
Faculty of Arts and Science (Office of Student Academic Integrity)
Faculty of Dentistry
Faculty of Law
Faculty of Medicine
Faculty of Nursing
Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto
Faculty of Pharmacy
Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education
School of Graduate Studies
University of Toronto Mississauga
University of Toronto Scarborough
*NOTE: If you are a Graduate student, please contact the School of Graduate Studies (SGS) Registrar's Office directly for assistance.
general resources and contacts for faculty & staff
Important Contact Information:
University of Toronto Faculty Association (UTFA)
720 Spadina Avenue, Suite #419
Toronto, ON M5S 2T9
T: 416-978-3351
F: 416-978-7061
Vice-Provost Faculty and Academic Life
Professor Heather Boon, Vice-Provost, Faculty & Academic Life
McMurrich Building, Room 103
12 Queen's Park Crescent West
Toronto, ON M5S 1S8
T: 416-978-3742
F: 416-946-0813
Advancement Review Panel - CUPE 3902 Unit 3:
University's web site - CUPE 3902 Unit 3
CUPE 3902's web site - http://cupe3902.org