Free confidential legal for current UOW students
The Student Legal Services Clinic provides free 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.
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 can be held over the phone, via Zoom or at UOW’s Wollongong Campus in 19.G020
To book an appointment, call 0242761939 and press "3" to identify that you are a current UOW student accessing this service.
Appointments are usually scheduled on Mondays during office hours.
Date: Tuesday, 3 May 2022
Time: 1 - 2pm
Topic: Fines
Description: This session will cover the following: what is a fine, types of fines, information about your options for dealing with a fine or penalty notice, including how to pay the fine, what to do if you disagree with it, what happens if you decided to go to court and what you can do if your driver’s licence is suspended.
Date: Tuesday, 14 June 2022 (TBC)
Time: 1 - 2pm
Topic: Victim Services Part 1 - Consent
Description: What is the age of consent in NSW? If I am under the age and agree to sex is it still sexual assault? What if I withdrew consent during intercourse etc.
What is sexual assault and consent?
Date: Tuesday, 21 June 2022
Time: 1 - 2pm
Topic: Victim Services Part 2 - Getting Help
Description: The Victims Support Scheme – This scheme helps people who are victims of a violent crime that happened in NSW.
The session will cover what support is available, how to apply, timeframes for applications. Evidence required.
Date: Tuesday, 26 July 2022
Time: 1 -2pm
Topic: Tenancy
Description: This session explains the rights and responsibilities of tenants and landlords It will include: The current legislation: tenancy agreements- fixed and continuing; bond; termination by tenant; termination by landlord; repairs and maintenance; access; share housing.
Date: Tuesday, 30 August 2022
Time: 1 - 2pm
Topic: Motor Vehicle accident
Description: What to do after an accident Who is responsible; What evidence is available; Making a claim; responding to a claim; Going to court; Dispute resolution; Motor accident injury claims.
Date: Tuesday, 27 September 2022
Time: 1 - 2pm
Topic: Credit and Debt
Description: This session primarily focuses on debt arising out of credit. The session covers what you can do if you are owed money, or if someone is chasing you for money. Debts can arise out of contracts private loans; loans and credit cards;. Electricity, gas, water and phone bills. What options are available for paying the debt and recouping the debt. How to make a claim, and going to court.
Date: Tuesday (TBC)
Time: 1 - 2pm
Topic: Intellectual Property
Description: COMING SOON: What is IP? What are my obligations in signing a Student Deed?
Date: Tuesday (TBC)
Time: 1 - 2pm
Topic: Immigration
Description: COMING SOON: General overview on various visas and immigration in general
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Employment rights (PDF)
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Motor vehicle accidents 101 (PDF)
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Intellectual Property and Patents 101 (PDF)
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The Student Legal Services Clinic provides preliminary advice in relation to the following areas of law:
The Student Legal Services Clinic does not provide advice in relation to the following areas of law:
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.