Six volunteers took part in this year’s London Legal Walk, organised by the London Legal Support Trust, to raise vital funds for EGLAC. It was challenging, walking 10km through central London in a heatwave with 16,000 other participants, but we had a great time. The London Legal Walk is the biggest fundraising event of the… Continue reading…
EGLAC was one of four legal advice clinics that took part in an event to recruit some more family law volunteers at the clinic. The Law Society Gazette recently reported on the event, which was held at Coram Chambers in April. Here is a link to the full article: https://www.lawgazette.co.uk/news/family-lawyers-urged-to-help-pro-bono-clinics/5116206.article#commentsJump Continue reading…
EGLAC is taking part in the London Legal Walk on 13th June 2023, walking 10k to support access to justice. Rising living costs are pushing more people into poverty, and moving access to legal advice even further out of reach for many. Advice agencies around the country are at breaking point due to the increasing… Continue reading…
Our Sue Hall and Juno joined the London Legal Walkies 2023 on 13th May, walking 5k in support of East Greenwich Legal Advice Clinic and raising over £800! Law Centres and free legal advice agencies like EGLAC are needed more than ever due to rising living costs, which are pushing paid legal advice even further… Continue reading…
Use this link to check whether you are eligible for legal aid with your particular legal issue: Check if you can get legal aid – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) If you are eligible for legal aid, you can use this search tool to find a legal aid solicitor: Find a legal aid adviser or family mediator (justice.gov.uk)… Continue reading…
Would you like to use your skills and experience to help vulnerable people in South East London with no access to legal advice? EGLAC is currently looking for solicitors to provide free legal advice on housing, immigration, civil litigation and Wills & Probate matters, either at the fortnightly evening clinic in East Greenwich, or remotely… Continue reading…
Emma Martin is a solicitor with experience in the pro bono legal sector. She is also very involved in the local charity sector, having set up Bromley Brighter Beginnings in 2012. This charity provides essentials such as prams, clothes, highchairs, beds and other items for families in need in the London Borough of Bromley. Emma… Continue reading…