If you are a member of the public wanting to get help from the Unit, you need to go to an advice agency or solicitor who can decide whether your case is one in which an application should be made to the Unit. Advice agencies include Citizens Advice Bureaux, Law Centres and many other organisations which give help to particular client groups or in particular areas of law. Many, but not all, advice agencies are able to offer assistance free of charge.
Resources to help you find an advice agency or solicitor
The following resources can be used to find information about both advice agencies and solicitors:
- The Community Legal Service website www.clsdirect.org.uk
- The telephone directory
- Your local library
The following resources can be used to find information about advice agencies only:
- The Law Centres Federation website www.lawcentres.org.uk
- The Citizens Advice Bureau Advice Guide website www.adviceguide.org.uk
- The Advice UK website www.adviceuk.org.uk
The following resource can be used to find information about solicitors only:
- The Law Society website www.lawsociety.org.uk
LawWorks is a charity which may be able to assist with finding a solicitor to act on a pro bono basis. Individual members of the public must apply through an advice agency. Details are on the LawWorks website www.lawworks.org.uk.
Please also see our links to external resources page.