The Law Foundation, established in February, 1980, provides grants to
advance public understanding of the law and access to legal services.
Grants for Legal Objectives
The Law Foundation provides grants for the following objectives:
(a) legal education and legal research;
(b) law reform;
(c) assist in funding the Newfoundland Legal Aid Commission as established
under the Legal Aid Act;
(d) establishment, operation and maintenance of a legal referral service
for the residents of the province;
(e) establishment, operation and maintenance of law libraries;
(f) and, provision of scholarships for studies in matters relevant to law.
Any organization or individual can apply by completing an application
form with prescribed guidelines, provided the project is law-related
and falls within the statutory objects.
The following are among the many programs which are sponsored by the
Law Foundation:
High School Legal Essay Annual Competition with Provincial and Labrador,
Western, Central and Eastern Region Winners. The students' school
libraries receive matching cash prizes for legal research materials and
resources;
Legal Research Awards for Students of Memorial University. The Law
Foundation annually offers up to five awards for best research term paper on
one or more legal issues, or topics treated in a legal context, in a senior
level course in any discipline at the undergraduate level. An additional award
is provided to Queen Elizabeth II Library for legal research materials and
resources;
and, Scholarships tenable at Canadian Law Schools.
To request additional information complete and submit the
Law Foundation Request for Information Form.
More Information
For more information contact:
Mr. Lawrence Collins, Executive Director
Murray Premises, 2nd Floor
5 Beck's Cove
P.O. Box 5907
St. John's, Newfoundland
A1C 5X4
Telephone: (709) 754-4424
Fax: (709) 754-4320
Web Site: http://www.atyp.com/lawfoundationnf/
