National Self-Represented Litigants Project
The National Self-Represented Litigants Project (NSRLP) is dedicated to advocating for systemic change in the Canadian justice system to better meet the needs of self-represented litigants (SRLs).


Mission/Vision
The National Self-Represented Litigants Project (NSRLP) is dedicated to advocating for systemic change in the Canadian justice system to better meet the needs of self-represented litigants (SRLs). We strive to foster collaboration among SRLs, lawyers, judges, and court staff to create a more responsive and inclusive legal environment. Through accessible resources, ongoing research, and open dialogue, we work to support SRLs and promote understanding and cooperation among all stakeholders. Our mission is to empower SRLs, drive meaningful reform, and enhance justice for all through education, advocacy, and partnership.
Latest News and Blogs
Access to Justice in 2025: What Does the Year Ahead Hold?
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Tackling Access to Justice: The Maryland Example
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A Guide to Costs for Self-Represented Litigants in Canada
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Context Matters: Lessons in the Practicalities of Procedural Fairness
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A Little Rigour Can Go a Long Way… Reflecting on Research Methods in Access to Justice
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A Digital Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing: How Artificial Intelligence Is Set to Worsen the Access to Justice Crisis
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Virtual Justice
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Can Self-Represented Litigants Access Justice? NSRLP’s New Intake Report
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Resources for SRLs
A Guide to Costs for Self-Represented Litigants in Canada
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What You Need to Know About Affidavits
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Ordering a Court Transcript
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Guide for Self-Represented Litigants with Disabilities
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Reading and Understanding Case Reports
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Provincial Resources for SRLs
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“My Learned Friend”: Building Constructive Working Relationships Between Self-Represented Litigants and Opposing Counsel
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The McKenzie Friend: Choosing and Presenting a Courtroom Companion
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