Elder Law Clinic

Photo by Greg Black

Professor David Freedman (middle), Director of the Elder Law Clinic, with two of the first student caseworkers: Nicole Walton, Law '12, and Katrina Keenan-Pelletier, Law '11

The first of its kind at a Canadian law school, the Elder Law Clinic offers students the opportunity to gain valuable experience in a growing and socially relevant area of law, addressing a gap in legal services for seniors unable to afford a lawyer or unaware of their legal rights. Under the supervision of the Clinic’s Director, Professor David Freedman, students provide public legal education to community and professional groups and legal advice to older adults in Kingston on issues related to aging.

Student caseworkers can assist with legal issues, including:

• Incapacity planning (drafting powers of attorney and advising on related issues);
• Financial exploitation through the misuse of powers of attorney;
• Family violence, abuse and neglect;
• Access to health care services;
• Access to long-term care; and
• Problems arising on discharge from hospital into inappropriate facilities.

Potential clients must qualify financially and require help with a legal issue in which students may assist.

Clients may call 613.533.2950 to speak with Clinic staff for further information.

For other inquiries, please contact the Director:

Prof. David Freedman
Faculty of Law
Macdonald Hall
Tel: 613.533.6000, ext. 78528
david.freedman@queensu.ca