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University of Bristol Law Clinic |
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Tel: 0117 9545340 |
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Who are we?
The University of Bristol Law Clinic is a pro bono provider of legal services, staffed and coordinated by students of the University of Bristol. We are sponsored, trained and assisted by Burges Salmon LLP, a leading regional law firm. The Law Clinic is also a member of the Community Legal Advice and Representation Service (CLARS) and as such can offer a wide range of representation services to our clients. Please follow the CLARS tab above or click here for more information. All of our services are provided free of cost. We provide a wide range of services, from simple assistance and advice to complete representation. We accept cases in the following practice areas:
Landlord / tenant disputes Housing / property disputes Contractual disputes Consumer claims Employment Tax Insurance Wills*
The Law Clinic does not accept work relating to the following areas: Crime Personal injury Matrimonial / familial disputes
These lists are not exhaustive. If you are unsure whether we are able to take your case please contact us. * The Law Clinic does not offer will drafting services. |
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The Law Clinic is currently at full capacity and is not accepting new casework. Please see ’Useful links’ for alternative sources of legal advice. |
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‘...a kind of safety net, catching anything that falls through the holes in the legal system.’ |
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CLARS Shortlisted for Attorney-General’s award for best new pro-bono activity... 01 April 2009
CLARS representatives, The House of Lords, London—31st March 2009 ________ Law Clinic members Jennifer Nowecki and Matthew Brace win Allen & Overy LLP prize for pro-bono work! 26 March 2009
(From left to right) Jennifer Buckby, Matthew Brace and Jennifer Nowecki ________ New Executive Committee appointed, to be chaired by Miss Jennifer Buckby, Student Director, from April 2009. 15 March 2009 |
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Law Clinic News |
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Important Update |
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Legal Updates |
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Part 26 Case Management 06 April 2009 For claims issued on or after 6 April 2009 the financial limit of the fast track procedure is increased from £15,000 to £25,000. ________ Powers of Attorney cost reduction takes effect 01 April 2009 The cost of registering Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) will be cheaper from today, reduced from £150 to £120. The change is in line with a wider review of the implementation of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 which began last October. ________ Legal aid reform programme 20 March 2009 Legal Aid Minister Lord Bach has given a speech on the legal aid reform programme at the Advice Services Alliance conference in which he has announced that more people will be eligible for civil legal aid.
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