Civil Legal Advice (CLA)

Civil Legal Advice provides free and confidential legal advice exclusively to individuals in England and Wales, who are eligible for Legal Aid.


Submitted on 01-01-70

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Legal aid can be helpful as it can cover costs for legal advice, representation in court or at a tribunal, and family mediation. It is available for a range of legal issues, including but not limited to:

  • benefit appeals
  • debt (if your home is at risk)
  • special educational needs
  • housing, discrimination
  • advice and assistance for victims of domestic violence
  • issues involving a child being taken into care

For more information see:

https://www.gov.uk/civil-legal-advice