The Student Legal Services Clinic is funded by the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) and provides confidential legal advice to current students of the University of Wollongong (UOW). This service is provided by a dedicated solicitor at the Illawarra Legal Centre.
The Illawarra Legal Centre manage personal information and records according to the Office of the NSW Legal Services Commissioner File Ownership and Handling.
We encourage and support students in solving their own legal problems. Ongoing assistance in individual cases or court representation will not be provided; however, appropriate referrals with be offered where required.
Appointments are available over the phone, via Zoom or in-person on Wollongong Campus at Support and Wellbeing, Building 19, Ground Floor.
To book an appointment, call 02 42761939 and press "3" to identify that you are a current UOW student accessing this service.
Appointments are usually scheduled on Monday and Tuesday during office hours.
The Student Legal Clinic provides preliminary advice in relation to the following areas of law:
The Student Legal Clinic provides preliminary referrals in relation to the following areas of law:
The Student Legal Clinic does not provide advice in relation to the following areas of law:
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The Student Legal Services Clinic website contains general information only. This information is not a substitute for obtaining legal advice. The Student Legal Services Clinic does not accept liability for any action taken based on information contained on this site or for any loss suffered as a result of reliance on information contained on this site. If you would like legal advice regarding a specific problem, please contact the Student Legal Services Clinic.