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*[http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/2478 Guidebooks for Representing Yourself for civil matters]. Also see the Clicklaw common question [http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/question/commonquestion/1110 I’m trying to prepare a Supreme Court case] which describes a series of guides that explain how to get started, next steps, and other actions concerning a Supreme Court case.  
*[http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/2478 Guidebooks for Representing Yourself for civil matters]. Also see the Clicklaw common question [http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/question/commonquestion/1110 I’m trying to prepare a Supreme Court case] which describes a series of guides that explain how to get started, next steps, and other actions concerning a Supreme Court case.  
*[http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/global/search?k=o%09Civil%20Case%20Tips%20Sheets%20 Civil Case Tips Sheets] includes How to Take Notes During Trial; How to Prepare Your Case; and How to Act in Court
*[http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/global/search?k=o%09Civil%20Case%20Tips%20Sheets%20 Civil Case Tips Sheets] includes How to Take Notes During Trial; How to Prepare Your Case; and How to Act in Court
*Guide to Civil Litigation in the Supreme Court of BC for Self-Represented Litigants an extensive guide which includes how to do pleadings, and what to know about trials.
*[http://lawcourtscenter.camp7.org/Resources/Documents/Law%20Courts%20Center%20Guide%20to%20Civil%20Litigation%20for%20SRLs%20in%20BC%20v140925.pdf Guide to Civil Litigation in the Supreme Court of BC for Self-Represented Litigants] an extensive guide which includes how to do pleadings, and what to know about trials.
*Bring A Friend to Court: A Guide (McKenzie Friend and BC Supreme Court Chambers)
*[http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/2886 Bring A Friend to Court: A Guide] (McKenzie Friend and BC Supreme Court Chambers)
*BC Supreme Court Information Packages   Includes topics such as Adoption, Garnishment, Costs, Orders, Name Change, Writ of Seizure and Sale.
*[http://www.courts.gov.bc.ca/supreme_court/self-represented_litigants/info_packages.aspx BC Supreme Court Information Packages] includes topics such as Adoption, Garnishment, Costs, Orders, Name Change, Writ of Seizure and Sale.
*Representing Yourself in a Judicial Review - Guide and Forms  The guide gives an overview of the judicial review process generally, from preparing and filing your petition and affidavit to representing yourself in court.
*[http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/1892 Representing Yourself in a Judicial Review - Guide] and [http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/2373 Forms] The guide gives an overview of the judicial review process generally, from preparing and filing your petition and affidavit to representing yourself in court.
*Representing Yourself in a Judicial Review - If You’re Being Evicted This guide explains the judicial review process, and includes an appendix that specifically deals with what to do if you are being evicted from your home.
*[http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/1897 Representing Yourself in a Judicial Review - If You’re Being Evicted] This guide explains the judicial review process, and includes an appendix that specifically deals with what to do if you are being evicted from your home.


==Criminal Law, Supreme Court==
==Criminal Law, Supreme Court==
*How a Criminal Trial Works Provides an overview of the steps involved in a criminal trial.
*[http://www.supremecourtbc.ca/criminal/how-a-criminal-trial-works How a Criminal Trial Works] Provides an overview of the steps involved in a criminal trial.


==BC Court of Appeal==
==BC Court of Appeal==
*Court of Appeal Civil & Family Guidebooks to represent yourself for both appellants and respondents.
*[http://www.courtofappealbc.ca/civil-family-matters?ct=t(front-menu) Court of Appeal Civil & Family] Guidebooks to represent yourself for both appellants and respondents.
*Court of Appeal Criminal Includes guidebooks on how to appeal your conviction and how to appeal your sentence.
*[http://www.courtofappealbc.ca/criminal-matters?ct=t(front-menu) Court of Appeal Criminal] Includes guidebooks on how to appeal your conviction and how to appeal your sentence.


==Supreme Court of Canada==  
==Supreme Court of Canada==  
*Supreme Court of Canada Resources for Self-Represented Litigants Explains what is expected of you, if you are applying for a leave to appeal or if you have been named as a respondent.  
*[Supreme Court of Canada Resources for Self-Represented Litigants] Explains what is expected of you, if you are applying for a leave to appeal or if you have been named as a respondent.  


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There are many self help guides to help people represent themselves in court. They range from general guides to guides specific to different courts.

General Guides

BC Provincial Court

  • Going To Court includes information on traffic and bylaw matters, judgments, complaints, appeals, criminal, youth, family, preparing for court, and problem solving courts.

Criminal Court, Provincial

Small Claims Court

The Clicklaw common question, I need to take someone to small claims court describes a number of resources including small claims guidebooks, and instructions on how to fill out a notice of claim, with examples.

Family Law in Provincial and Supreme Courts

BC Human Rights Tribunal

Civil Litigation in Supreme Court of BC

Criminal Law, Supreme Court

BC Court of Appeal

Supreme Court of Canada

  • [Supreme Court of Canada Resources for Self-Represented Litigants] Explains what is expected of you, if you are applying for a leave to appeal or if you have been named as a respondent.


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