Free Legal Advice

Wellington Community Law Centre offers a range of free legal advice sessions. Our aim is to provide free legal advice to help those who cannot access other legal services. Sessions are staffed by qualified lawyers who volunteer at the Law Centre. Lawyers are available to give initial legal advice but may refer to another lawyer, the Disputes Tribunal, or another community service for ongoing assistance. For most sessions we do not operate an appointment system and people are seen on a first come, first served basis. We do not give advice over the phone and we are generally not able to offer specific advice on wills, trusts, estates, property including relationship property, or commercial matters. We offer the following advice sessions:

General Legal Advice

Monday to Thursday - 5.30-7.00pm
(Employment Lawyer available on Wednesdays)

Wednesday and Friday - 12.00-2.00pm
(Family Lawyer available on Wednesdays)

No appointment necessary
At the Wellington Community Law Centre, Level 2, 84 Willis St

Refugee and Immigration Advice

Tuesday - 5.30-7.00pm

No appointment necessary
At the Wellington Community Law Centre, Level 2, 84 Willis St

Advice for Women

Monday - 12.30-1.30pm

Women only, no appointment necessary
At the Wellington Community Law Centre, Level 2, 84 Willis St

Advice for Mental Health Consumers

Last Tuesday of the month - 12.00-1.00pm

No appointment necessary
At the Clubhouse, 168 Riddiford St, Newtown

Justices of the Peace

Available to witness documents and declarations

Tuesday and Thursday - 12.00-2.00pm

No appointment necessary
At the Wellington Community Law Centre, Level 2, 84 Willis St

Parent's Legal Information Line for Schools

A freephone service for parents providing information and advice on school related issues such as suspensions, bullying, stand downs and special needs: Phone 0800 499 488