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Applications Now Open for New Trustees

Would you like to bring your skills and experience to support the vital work EGLAC is doing in the community?

We are looking for two new Trustees to join the board and to take an active part in matters of governance, and responsibility for the overall strategy and finances of … Continue reading...

London Landmarks Half-Marathon 2024

EGLAC has five places in the London Landmarks Half-Marathon, 7th April 2024! For more information about taking part in this iconic event and raising vital funds to help vulnerable people access justice, contact Continue reading...

EGLAC at the London Legal Walk

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 … Continue reading...

EGLAC in the Law Society Gazette

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#commentsJumpContinue reading...

London Legal Walk 2023

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 … Continue reading...

London Legal Walkies 2023

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 Continue reading...

Other Sources of Legal Advice

Use this link to check whether you are eligible for legal aid with your particular legal issue:
If you are eligible for legal aid, you can use this search tool to find a legal aid solicitor:
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We’re recruiting!

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 … Continue reading...

Meet our new Clinic Director

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 … Continue reading...

Christmas and New Year closure

EGLAC’s volunteers are taking a short break over the holiday season.  We will not be responding to calls or emails between 22 December 2022 and 4 January 2023.  We will resume our service again on 5 January 2023.… Continue reading...