Assist & Legal Advice

There are some civil issues that we can’t present legal support in, akin to defamation (previously generally known as libel and slander), most property disputes and alcohol licencing purposes. They might have their own info and advice service and can help with issues comparable to social care, welfare benefits and housing. All advice is given by telephone throughout weekly clinics on Wednesday evenings between 6pm and 8pm all year long.

The firms on the panel funded by Swinburne Scholar Life can present confidential authorized advice to college students on a choice of points. Managed Legal Representation – illustration at mental health tribunal proceedings or before the First-tier Tribunal in asylum or immigration cases.

All advice is given in writing usually following interview, under the strict supervision of certified workers. Advice appointments are usually carried out in particular person, however we can additionally offer phone appointments, the place this is extra handy.

From a legal standpoint, the giving of authorized advice is tantamount to the practice of law, and only a licensed lawyer with whom one has formed an attorney-client relationship with may give actual authorized recommendation. It is not out there for everybody – it’s only for eligible circumstances, and solely if you cannot afford to pay for authorized prices yourself.

In our information section you possibly can entry data on current legal changes and updates affecting tenants. This service is suitable for many who stay within the Guildford space since it will be necessary to travel to attend an appointment within the Authorized Advice Clinic on our Guildford campus.