Open Porta - Free Legal Help

PortaLaw offers free summary legal advice appointments through our in-house legal clinic, in partnership with Access Pro Bono.

Once per month, PortaLaw lawyers volunteer time to provide summary legal advice during a dedicated clinic session. These appointments are designed to help eligible individuals understand their legal issue, options, and next steps.

How the program works

Access Pro Bono manages all intake and eligibility screening for this program. Individuals must go through Access Pro Bono first to be considered.

  • Clients contact Access Pro Bono, not PortaLaw, to begin the process

  • Access Pro Bono collects information and determines eligibility

  • Eligible clients are matched with the appropriate summary advice program

  • If referred to PortaLaw, clients are scheduled into one of our clinic sessions

Each clinic includes four 30-minute summary advice appointments, provided by rotating PortaLaw lawyers.

How to access the program

Most people start by contacting Access Pro Bono directly. Their team will guide callers to the correct program and explain next steps.

You can learn more about Access Pro Bono’s Summary Advice Program.

Please note: PortaLaw cannot book, screen, or accept clients directly for this program. All appointments are arranged through Access Pro Bono.