CVS and Rae Levene (a partner at Park Woodfine Solicitors) have joined forces to bring groups based in Mid & North Beds Free Legal Advice Surgeries lasting up to thirty minutes.

Rae has first hand knowledge and experience of being involved in the voluntary sector, alongside an intimate knowledge of the relevant legal issues.

The Surgeries are confidential and are arranged on a one-to-one basis.

To arrange a meeting with Rae, please call CVS on 01234 354366

Related Links

Public Law Project - The advice line run by the Public Law Project (PLP) provides free detailed legal advice to voluntary organisations on disputes involving public bodies’ decisions and failures. PLP’s lawyers will also take on particular cases to resolve disputes through complaints procedures, the Ombudsman schemes or court proceedings. The advice line is available now on 020 7697 2198 from 10am to 4pm Monday to Friday or email: evs@publiclawproject.org.uk

LawWorks - is the operating name of the Solicitors Pro Bono Group (SPBG) - an independent charity with a mission to support, promote and encourage a commitment to pro bono across the solicitors' profession.  LawWorks aims to increase the delivery of free legal advice to individuals and communities in need.

Community Legal Service Direct - The CLS Directory includes details of over 10,000 solicitors, advice agencies and information providers which have the Community Legal Service Quality Mark and may be able to assist.

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