Student Navigators Jenna Taghikhani and Faith Hedges at the Community Legal Aid desk in the Ontario Court of Justice, where Navigators provide legal support and guidance to self-represented litigants. (SUBMITTED BY HARPREET BURMY/University of Windsor).
By Sara Meikle
For many people facing provincial offences or minor criminal charges, navigating the justice system can feel like a maze.
From locating the Crown Attorney’s office to understanding what documents are required for a case, self-represented litigants often find themselves at a disadvantage.
The Community Legal Aid – University of Windsor’s Navigator Project is tackling this challenge head-on.
— Published on Feb 13th, 2026
Executive leaders from Legal Aid Ontario join student volunteers and staff from the University of Windsor’s Community Legal Aid clinic for a group photo. Back row, from left: Lilian Bahgat, Haolin Tong, Taranjit Toor, Duncan Dagley, Ethan Tion, Aileen Page, Lisa Bernstein, Rod Strain, Janet Budgell, Harpreet Burmy and Janet Coop. Front row: Cordelia Beluli, Nikky Hakimi, Maggie Yuan, and Selsbeel Alshimari. (SUBMITTED BY HARPREET BURMY/University of Windsor)
By Sara Meikle
Excitement filled the air as students and staff at the University of Windsor’s Community Legal Aid (CLA) clinic put the finishing touches on their new on-campus space.
Everyone eagerly prepared for an Oct. 28 visit from Legal Aid Ontario’s (LAO) executive leadership, who came to see the new clinic in action and meet the students, faculty and staff advancing access to justice in Windsor.
— Published on Nov 28th, 2025
Acting Clinic Director Harpreet Burmy (right) assists second-year law student Annie McDonald (left).
By John-Paul Bonadonna
After several years operating from a downtown location, Community Legal Aid (CLA) has returned to the University of Windsor’s Ron W. Ianni Faculty of Law Building.
The move marks a renewed commitment to enhancing access to justice while offering invaluable, hands-on experience to future legal professionals.
“A lot of our students discover their interests and strengths here,” notes Acting Clinic Director Harpreet Burmy.
— Published on Aug 14th, 2025
Student Navigators Jenna Taghikhani and Faith Hedges at the Community Legal Aid desk in the Ontario Court of Justice, where Navigators provide legal support and guidance to self-represented litigants. (SUBMITTED BY HARPREET BURMY/University of Windsor).
