Preparing for a legal advice appointment

Public free legal aid may be available if you cannot afford paid advice. Check eligibility formalities and the languages offered at the consultation point.

Public free legal aid may be available if you cannot afford paid advice. Check eligibility formalities and the languages offered at the consultation point.

Prepare a short timeline, your documents, official correspondence and a list of questions. Explain any deadline first, and ask what action you should take after the appointment.

Editorial summary checked against official sources: 2026-10-25

Ministry of Justice