University of Newcastle Legal Centre (UNLC)
Service Description
Provides free legal advice and information on a range of matters. Referrals will be made if not able to assist. In order to access legal services a legal advice clinic must be attended first. Client interviews are conducted by current law students and then advice or referrals are provided by a UNLC solicitor. Older Person's Legal Clinics operate throughout the year for clients 60yrs and over (50yrs & over for indigenous clients). Outside University Semesters these are by appointment only.
Alternate Names: UNLC
https://www.newcastle.edu.au/school/law-and-justice/legal-centre/free-legal-clinics
02 4921 8666, 1800 314 792 (toll free)
Facebook @TheUniversityofNewcastleAustralia
NUSpace, Level 5, 409 Hunter St
Newcastle, NSW, 2300
Hours of Operation
Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm (office), Wed: 9am-12:00pm (Legal advice drop-in clinic during semester), Wed: 6pm - 7:30pm (Legal advice clinic, by appointment only
Accessibility
Referral System
Self-referral
Service Fees
No
Disability Access
Yes. Building has ramp to access and a lift
Organisational Information
Area Served
Newcastle
Parent Organisation
School of Law and Justice, University of Newcastle
Other Information
Volunteering Opportunities
Lawyers with a current practising certificates are welcome to volunteer to assist with Evening Advice Sessions held on Wednesday evenings during semester.
Other Contacts
1300 ASK UON
Last Updated: 15 April 2024