Funding In Civil Cases

Question 1

Sources of Legal Advice- Help Lines

Answer 1

• Provide help and advice over the telephone or online.
• People will have direct access to an operator who is qualified to provide legal advice.

Question 2

Sources of Legal Advice- Citizens Advice Bureaux

Answer 2

• CABs are found in over 3,500 locations in the UK.
• They deal with benefit entitlements, debt problems, consumer issues, housing issues and employment issues.

Question 3

Sources of Legal Advice- Law Centres

Answer 3

• Law centres provide free legal advice.
• its non means tested, but it is provided to clients who are disadvantaged.

Question 4

Sources of Legal Advice- Trade Unions

Answer 4

• Offer free legal advice and representation for events such as being injured at work.

Question 5

Sources of Legal Advice- Others

Answer 5

• Some solicitors offer free 30 minute first interviews.
• Also, barristers perform Pro Bono work for people who can’t get legal aid and they may represent them in court.