Courthouse Libraries BC (CLBC) started Clicklaw in 2009 as the first comprehensive online library of public legal information in BC. In 2024, we completely redesigned the site to be easier to use.
Who we are
We are a non-profit organization serving the legal community and the public in British Columbia. Anyone can visit our libraries in 30 courthouses across BC.
Courthouse Libraries supports access to justice by providing librarian expertise and referrals to help people research and manage legal issues. Our libraries have comprehensive legal collections and online databases for people to use onsite. We also work with public libraries through our LawMatters program to make legal information locally available to everyone.
Why Clicklaw?
Clicklaw links to plain-language resources made by publishers of reliable legal information. We gather these in one place to help British Columbians find accurate, understandable information and feel confident about their legal research. Our law librarians handpick the content to answer legal questions they regularly hear from the public.
Use our services directory to find organizations that provide legal help in the province, mostly free or low cost. Narrow down a legal research problem instead of sifting through overwhelming results from a general search engine.
Our funders
Clicklaw and CLBC receive funding and support from:
- The Law Foundation of BC
- The Law Society of BC
- The Notary Foundation of BC
- BC Ministry of Attorney General (in-kind support)
Special thanks to the Notary Foundation of BC for funding the 2024 version of Clicklaw.
Contact us
Can’t find what you’re looking for on Clicklaw? Notice a problem with the website? Contact us.