The University of Calgary Public Interest Law Clinic
The Public Interest Law Clinic (PILC) was established in 2015 to give the community a stronger voice in, and more influence on, the direction of public law and policy in Alberta and Canada through legislative reform and strategic litigation.
Our work advances:
- Government transparency and democratic accountability
- Environmental stewardship and habitat protection
- Public engagement in areas of public interest
The Public Interest Law Clinic is a teaching program. Each year, a class of law students participate in the clinic under the supervision of our staff to gain valuable theoretical and practical exposure to public interest litigation.
Fostering a passion for social justice in law students is so important, because law students have the knowledge and the expertise to make a real difference by impacting law and policy.
2015/2016 Clinic Student
Public Interest Law Clinic in the News
UCalgary Public Interest Law Clinic receives decision from Supreme Court
Shaun Fluker says the case has provided students great experiential learning for their futures in law profession
In the News CTV
[WATCH] AER accused of being too close to industry
Publication News | A Made-in-Alberta Failure: Unfunded Oil and Gas Closure Liability
Professors and alumnus co-authored paper for The School of Public Policy