IMPACT
When PBSC established our first chapter at the University of Toronto in 1996, we began as a singular chapter comprised of several student volunteers. Since this time, we have expanded across Canada and have PBSC chapters in 22 of the 23 law schools. In the 22 years since our inception, we have placed more than 20,000 student volunteers, contributing an estimated 1.6 million hours of free legal services to Canadians in need.
PBSC’s impact on access to justice in Canada is remarkable. Here are some stats from our 2018-2019 year:
1,600
Student Volunteers
15,000+
Low-income Canadians served
132,500
Pro bono hours contributed
85%
of our student volunteers report that they plan on offering pro bono services upon graduation
450+
Projects Nationally