Public Funding In Civil Cases Flashcards
Helplines
Provide help and advice over the telephone or online. People will have direct access to an operator who is qualified to provide legal advice.
Citizens advice bureaux
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.
Law centres
Law centres provide free legal advice to clients who are disadvantaged
Trade unions
OFFER FREE LEGAL ADVICE AND REPRESENTATION FOR EVENTS SUCH AS BEING INJURED AT WORK.
Alternate sources of legal advice
Some solicitors offer free 30-minute first interviews. Also, barristers perform Pro Bono work for people who cannot get legal aid and they may represent them in court.