Get Canada Application - Federal Court Legal Assistance Program (fclap) 2021-2025

This guide provides clear instructions on how to complete the Canada Application for the Federal Court Legal Assistance Program online. By following these detailed steps, users can ensure that their applications are filled out accurately and efficiently.

Follow the steps to successfully complete your application.

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to access the application form and open it for completion.
2. In the 'Applicant Information' section, fill in your last name, first name, and middle initials along with the date using the format Year/Month/Day.
3. Proceed to 'Details of Your Case' and explain why you were refused legal aid. Indicate if another lawyer has worked on your file by selecting 'Yes' or 'No'.
4. If you answered 'Yes' to the previous question, indicate whether our volunteer lawyers may communicate with that lawyer by selecting 'Yes' or 'No'. Provide the lawyer's name and contact information if applicable.
5. Complete 'Your Contact Information' by filling in your address, including the street address, city, province, and postal code. Include your phone number and email address.
6. Indicate if you would like to receive voicemail messages at the provided phone number and select your preferred language of communication.
7. If an interpreter is required, answer accordingly. Note that it is your responsibility to arrange for an interpreter if needed.
8. In the 'Financial Information' section, indicate your total monthly household income and the number of people living in your household. Select your employment status from the provided categories.
9. List any additional factors that the program should consider regarding your financial situation.
10. In the 'Other Information' section, indicate if you are under the age of 18 and how you learned about the program. Specify whether you are the Applicant or the Respondent.
11. Identify the area of law relevant to your application and provide the date when you received the decision.
12. Complete the 'Disclaimer and Signature' section by certifying that your answers are true and complete, and enter your full name or signature along with the date.
13. After filling out the form, review all your information for accuracy, then save your changes, download, print, or share the completed form as necessary.

Complete your application online to initiate your request for assistance.