Specialist Legal Advice for Lewisham Residents
Southwark Law Centre has been providing specialist legal advice and representation in Lewisham since 2018.
Based at the Leemore Centre in Lewisham, we work with residents, community organisations, schools, health services and public bodies to improve access to justice across the borough. Our aim is to ensure that everyone can access expert legal advice, regardless of their financial circumstances.
We provide free, independent and confidential legal advice, helping people understand their rights, challenge unlawful decisions and resolve complex legal problems.
Our Services
We provide specialist advice and representation in the following areas:
- Housing
- Immigration and Asylum
- Employment and Discrimination
- Education
- Welfare Benefits
- Public Law
Visit our Our Services pages to find out more about the support available and our eligibility criteria.
Working in Partnership
We work closely with local charities, community organisations, schools, health services, Family Hubs and Lewisham Council to ensure residents can access specialist legal advice as early as possible.
Alongside providing legal advice, we work with partners to identify legal problems early, prevent issues from escalating and tackle the underlying causes of poverty and inequality affecting Lewisham residents.
Referrals for free legal advice in Lewisham
Southwark Law Centre provides a number of specialist services in Lewisham, some of which have dedicated referral routes and eligibility criteria.
If you are a professional wishing to refer a Lewisham resident, please visit our Referrals in Lewisham page. There you will find information about the services available, referral criteria and links to the appropriate referral forms.
If you are unsure which referral route is appropriate, please contact us before making a referral.
Please note that submitting a referral form does not mean that the referral has been accepted. We will review the information provided and contact you to confirm whether we are able to assist.
Contact Lewisham Law Centre
Address
The Leemore Centre
29-39 Clarendon Rise
London SE13 5ES
Telephone 020 3145 1490
Email enquiries@southwarklawcentre.org.uk
Appointments are usually required. Please contact us before visiting so that we can direct you to the most appropriate service.
Support Our Work
Demand for free legal advice continues to grow while publicly funded legal services continue to decline.
By supporting Southwark Law Centre, you are helping to ensure that people across Lewisham can continue to access expert legal advice when they need it most.