If you have a non-urgent legal issue and need some initial advice, you can request an appointment for a free legal online advice session.
The sessions are intended to provided information and advice in order to help resolve or progress your legal dispute.
The sorts of cases that we often deal with include, unfair dismissal, discrimination, unpaid wages and child contact disputes. If you are eligible for legal aid then we will refer you to local solicitors.
About Our Service
The University of Greenwich Legal Advice Centre provides free legal advice to members of the public.
We aim to improve access to justice by providing free, confidential legal advice to members of the public on a range of issues. The clinic offers students the opportunity to gain practical, hands-on experience designed to enhance their employability.
Please note we cannot advise all clients who approach us, for example if a case is too urgent, complex or because it involves casework or representation.
Trained law students, working under the supervision of qualified lawyers, interview clients to understand their problems and research the issues involved. Clients typically receive a letter of advice after the initial interview.
We are part of the LawWorks Clinics network.
Areas we cover
We are able to provide one-off written advice on the following issues only:
- Employment law
- Family law
Circumstances where we cannot advise you
There are circumstances where we cannot advise you. These include:
- Where a case is outside of our remit e.g. criminal, debt, wills and probate
- Where there is a conflict of interest
- We cannot provide advice in very urgent situations
- We cannot provide employment advice to employees of LASE (University of Greenwich or Kent)
- We are unable to offer assistance with filling or completing documents for court or Tribunal
- We may not be able to advise if your case is particularly complex, or if Tribunal proceedings have already begun.
- We are unable to provide full representation (e.g. representing you in Tribunal or writing to other parties on your behalf)
When we cannot advise you, we will provide referral information to other sources of help.