If you do not qualify for legal aid, a solicitor may be able to take on your case as part of their pro bono work.
Pro bono work is free legal help for people who:
cannot afford to pay for legal services and
do not qualify for legal aid
Solicitors work pro bono to help make sure everyone has access to justice when they need it.
Pro bono work is voluntary and there’s no obligation to do it, although many solicitors choose to.
Finding a pro bono lawyer
LawWorks
LawWorks is a charity which connects lawyers with people who cannot get legal aid. It can provide free advice on issues such as:
debt
welfare rights
housing matters
employment law
consumer disputes
You’ll need to make an appointment to see a lawyer at one of LawWorks’ legal advice clinics.
Search for a LawWorks legal advice clinic near you
Legal costs if you lose your case
You might have to pay legal costs if you lose your case and the other party has been given professional legal help.
You should discuss what costs you might have to pay with your lawyer before they start work on your case.