Refugee and Asylum Lawyers: Get Clients in Quebec with JustiConnect

Every week, people in Quebec go online looking for a refugee lawyer. Many type "refugee lawyer near me" or ask whether they can get a free consultation, often with a deadline already running. JustiConnect is a Canadian platform where people find a legal professional and book a consultation. If you practise refugee and asylum law in Quebec, this page explains who JustiConnect Pro is for, how it works for your practice, and how to create your profile.

Who JustiConnect Pro is for

JustiConnect Pro is the professional side of JustiConnect: the dashboard legal professionals use to manage their profile, appointments and client requests. Registration is open to licensed lawyers, notaries and paralegals in good standing with their regulatory body. For refugee and asylum work in Quebec, that usually means members of the Barreau du Québec. JustiConnect Pro is a good fit for:

• Lawyers who represent refugee claimants before the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada
• Lawyers who handle appeals and judicial reviews after a refused claim
• Lawyers who also take related immigration files, such as humanitarian applications or family sponsorship
• Solo practitioners and small firms who want more consultations without building their own booking system

Every profile is reviewed before it is approved.

What clients look for in refugee and asylum law

Refugee claimants are often new to Canada, unfamiliar with the process and working against deadlines set by the Immigration and Refugee Board. They want someone who explains the steps clearly, speaks a language they understand and can meet them soon. Common requests include:

• Making a refugee claim and preparing the forms that support it
• Getting ready for a hearing before the Board
• What to do after a claim is refused
• Questions about family members, status and what happens after a decision

On the public side, JustiConnect has a dedicated refugee and asylum lawyers page, where people looking for this kind of help compare professionals and book a consultation. Only a handful of refugee lawyers are listed there so far, so a new profile in this area stands out to the people browsing it.

How JustiConnect works for refugee and asylum lawyers

Getting started takes three steps:

• Create your profile. Add your credentials, bio and photo, plus your specializations, languages, education and professional background, so clients can get to know you.
• Set your availability. Choose the areas of law you serve and the days and times you are available. You control meeting durations, days off and holidays.
• Get bookings. Receive booking requests, communicate with clients and manage appointments in one place.

What you manage from your dashboard

• Scheduling: view and manage all your appointments, with automated status updates and real-time availability.
• Notifications: automated emails keep you and your clients informed about bookings and schedule changes.
• Client management: consultation history and client contact information in one organized place.
• Online or in person: offer video consultations and say whether you prefer remote or in-person meetings.

The client relationship stays yours. JustiConnect is a marketplace, not a law firm: it introduces you to people who need help, and you decide how you take on and handle each matter.

Why refugee work suits online booking

A refugee file usually starts with an urgent first conversation: where the claim stands, which deadline comes next, what documents to gather. A consultation booked online lets the client choose the first available time instead of calling office after office. Your profile lists the languages you speak, which matters for clients who are more comfortable in a language other than French or English. And video consultations let you meet claimants living outside Montreal.

How to join JustiConnect Pro

Create your account on the JustiConnect Pro sign-up page with your name and email, or sign up with Google. Then complete your profile, choose Asylum and Refugee and any related areas you practise, set your availability and submit your credentials for review. Once your profile is approved, you can start receiving consultation requests.

Prefer to see the platform first? You can schedule a demo from the JustiConnect Pro home page.

Frequently asked questions

Can I show the languages I offer consultations in?

Yes. Your profile lists the languages you speak, so clients can find a lawyer they can talk to comfortably.

Can I offer consultations by video?

Yes. You can set up video call options and indicate whether you prefer remote or in-person consultations. You stay in control of your hours, meeting durations and days off.

How will I know when someone books with me?

You receive email notifications for new bookings and schedule changes, and you can manage every request from your dashboard.