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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==
*[http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/2802 Coping With the Courtroom: Essential Information and Tips for Self Represented Litigants]. Includes opening and closing statements, tips for questioning witnesses, and tips for organizing documents.
*[http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/2902 Settlement Smarts for Self Represented Litigants]. Includes judge-led settlement conferences, mediation and negotiation. 
*[http://wiki.clicklaw.bc.ca/images/8/83/SRL_Bill_of_Rights_and_Responsibilities_-_November_2012_-_JP_Boyd.pdf The Rights and Responsibilities of the Self-Represented Litigant]. Includes dealing with lawyers, judges, court staff and court rules.

==BC Provincial Court==
*[http://www.provincialcourt.bc.ca/GoingToCourt 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==
*[http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/1068 Representing Yourself in a Criminal Trial]. This booklet explains what happens when an accused person wants to plead not guilty to a summary offence.

==Small Claims Court==
The Clicklaw common question, [http://clicklaw.bc.ca/question/commonquestion/1101 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==
*[http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/2285 Which guide should I choose? Is there a self-help guide for my situation?]
*[http://www.familylaw.lss.bc.ca/resources/fact_sheets/copingwiththecourtprocess.php Coping with the court process]
*[http://www.familylaw.lss.bc.ca/resources/fact_sheets/preparingtoattendcourt.php Preparing to attend court]
*[http://www.familylaw.lss.bc.ca/resources/fact_sheets/tipsforconductingyourtrial.php Tips for conducting your trial]
*[http://www.familylaw.lss.bc.ca/resources/fact_sheets/whathappensattrial.php What happens at a Supreme Court trial?]
*[http://wiki.clicklaw.bc.ca/index.php/Resolving_Family_Law_Problems_in_Court Resolving Family Law Problems in Court]

==BC Human Rights Tribunal==
*[http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/2885 BC Human Rights Tribunal Guide for Self-Represented People]

==Civil Litigation in Supreme Court of BC==
*[http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/2268 Supreme Court of BC online help guide] includes videos, online chat and court tips.
*[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://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]. This is an extensive guide that includes how to do pleadings, and what to know about trials.
*[http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/2886 Bring a Friend to Court: A Guide]. This guide provides information on how a friend, also known as a McKenzie Friend, can assist a self-representing person in court. It explains what it is and who can be a McKenzie Friend, as well as instructions for being one.
*[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.
*[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.
*[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 of BC==
*[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==
*[http://www.courtofappealbc.ca/civil-family-matters?ct=t(front-menu) Court of Appeal, Civil & Family]. Provides guidebooks for both appellants and respondents who need to represent themselves in civil and family law matters.
*[http://www.courtofappealbc.ca/criminal-matters?ct=t(front-menu) Court of Appeal, Criminal]. Provides guidebooks on how to appeal your conviction and how to appeal your sentence.

==Supreme Court of Canada== 
*[http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/2785 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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