Le Centre de justice de proximité is one of three new pro bono legal centres in Québec that were launched in 2011 through a partnership between the Québec Ministry of Justice, Pro Bono Québec, le Barreau du Québec and la Chambre des notaires du Québec.

Le Centre de justice de proximité is one of three new pro bono legal centres in Québec that were launched in 2011 through a partnership between the Québec Ministry of Justice, Pro Bono Québec, le Barreau du Québec and la Chambre des notaires du Québec. The purpose of this project is to assist all Greater Montreal residents, regardless of their income or the legal nature of their problem, to access legal information and support.   PBSC volunteers assist clients by providing legal information and referrals and filling out court forms.  Students also assist legal counsel in other tasks related to housing, family, criminal, immigration, and refugee law.