Founded in 1898, this non-profit organization represents more than 4 200 lawyers with 10 years or less of practice, registered in the Montreal area. Their members offer many legal services to the public

Founded in 1898, this non-profit organization represents more than 4 200 lawyers with 10 years or less of  practice, registered in the Montreal area. Their members offer many legal services to the public:

• Housing Board/Small Claims Court/Labour Relations Board: free legal consultations with pro bono lawyers to help unrepresented litigants prepare for their hearing;
• “I’m talking to my lawyer on Wednesday!”: free legal consultations on the phone for young people (12 to 20 years of age);
• Once a year, the YBAM holds a free legal Help-Line with a 1-800 number across the province – in collaboration with other Young Bars, The Quebec Bar, Éducaloi and Pro Bono Québec;
• Starting your own business?: YBAM offers a free 30-minute legal consultation with a pro bono lawyer for anyone starting a business.