Central Library will close at 2.00PM this Sunday, 24 November, due to unforeseen circumstances. We apologise for the service disruption and any inconvenience caused. We will be back to our usual hours on Monday, 25 November. Our Digital Library is open 24 hours, 7 days a week - browse for a great selection of books, audiobooks, magazines, and films!
Next date: Monday, 25 November 2024 | 02:00 PM to 03:00 PM
Mondays 2PM - 3PM | Central Library
The Community Law team offer legal help and can give you advice on how to access free legal aid and support.
Besides giving you initial advice on your legal issue, they can also help you to find a suitable lawyer for ongoing assistance.
Community Law's outreach sessions work by a triage system. You may need to wait a while during the session - everyone will get seen and will receive legal advice on the day.
Read our FAQs below.
No, you don't need to book in before you visit us.
When you come in, please fill in the Client Interview Sheet provided at the Library (or download and print below) and hand it to the lawyer when you are finished.
Client Interview Sheet(PDF, 1MB)
During the session, the lawyer will triage enquiries, and will let you know when they're ready to see you. You may need to wait a while for your turn - everyone will get seen and will receive legal advice on the day.
No, we only have a session on Monday afternoons. If that day and time doesn't suit you, you have the following options to get help from Community Law:
There are some legal services which Community Law does not cover:
To ensure you make the most of your time using the Community Law service, please read the General Information Sheet below.
General Information Sheet (Community Law)(PDF, 1MB)
It's important that you read this so you're aware of what to expect when coming in to receive help with your legal issue. The sheet also gives you details about which services are not covered by Community Law.
If you need help accessing this information, please let the Library Team know - we are happy to help!
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