Legal Advice Clinic
Welcome to the Legal Advice Clinic
The Legal Advice Clinic (LAC) is a student-led project offering free assistance to those who otherwise would have no access to legal help.
Huddersfield Business School is committed to working within the local community to help provide a bridge between those who do not qualify for legal aid and those who cannot afford legal advice themselves.
By offering legal advice at the Legal Advice Clinic, our law students have the opportunity to get hands-on legal experience within an environment that encourages and supports an ethical approach to legal practice.
Our students are supported by a qualified Academic Team and are absolutely dedicated to providing the very best service for the local community.
Areas of Law
The Clinic covers a variety of areas including:
- Family
- Contract
- Landlord & Tenant
- Wills & Probate
- Employment
- Property
- Civil Litigation & Personal Injury
We cannot deal with legal issues relating to immigration, criminal or debt matters. Nor can we deal with matters relating directly to the University of Huddersfield.
How it works
Student Advisor Appointments
For clients who want more in-depth advice, the clinic offers personal appointments with our student advisors. Working under academic supervision, our advisors meet with the client to discuss their issue.
Solicitor Sessions
Each week during term-time, the clinic invites practicing solicitors to run a session around specific areas of law. Members of the public can book a 30-minute appointment to discuss their issue and receive free legal advice there and then.
Solicitors we work with
Jordans Solicitors
Jordans Solicitors opened nearly 70 years ago. They are a modern and energetic law firm, serving both the business community and private individuals across a broad range of specialisms.
Ramsdens Solicitors
Our expertise and knowledge enable us to solve our clients' problems as a seamless team. With 14 offices and 300 team members, we'll take your business personally.
Ison Harrison
Over the past 40 years, the firm has grown from a one-man band to what is now a large regional law firm employing over 200 staff across 14 offices throughout Yorkshire.
Wilkinson Woodward Solicitors
Wilkinson Woodward has been serving the communities of Calderdale & Kirklees for over 130 years. Their knowledge and experience are reflected in every piece of advice they provide.
Chadwick Lawrence Solicitors
Chadwick Lawrence doesn’t make bold claims about being a “revolutionary” law firm. They don’t say “we’re not like other law firms”. They are. They do law, to the high standards that they set for themselves.
Switalskis Solicitors
Established by Stephen Switalskis in 1993, the firm has grown from one office in Wakefield to a collection of offices spanning North, South and West Yorkshire plus an office in London which opened its doors to clients in August 2022.
Eaton Smith
Working with clients across the Yorkshire region, the UK and internationally, Eaton Smith is known for its sympathetic and friendly approach combined with their strong and innovative solutions that get results.
Ridley & Hall
Ridley & Hall is an award-winning firm of solicitors, based in Yorkshire, but with a national profile. They are passionate about making a difference in people’s lives by being innovative and forward-thinking.
Schofield Sweeney
As a well-respected law firm, Schofield & Sweeney is the firm many other advisers turn to for legal advice. And a reassuring mainstay for a diverse range of businesses, individuals, charities and educational institutions spread across the country.
Williams & Co
Established in Cleckheaton by Peter Williams as a sole practice, Williams & Co has been providing legal services to both business and private clients since 1997.
