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Law on the Beach

Students from the University of Newcastle Legal Centre will offer beachgoers free legal advice this summer as a part of the innovative 'Law on the Beach' program.

The drop-in clinic, held in mid-summer at the Newcastle Beach Surf Life Saving Club, particularly aims to target young people by taking the law to them.

According to Shaun McCarthy, the Director of the University of Newcastle Legal Centre, young people often face difficulties in their schooling, housing and financial support, and unfortunately may not get advice until it's too late.

Law on the Beach also provides a unique opportunity for law students to apply their studies to actual legal practice with real clients. Casually dressed students, supervised by the University's Legal Centre lawyers will provide advice on a range of matters from neighbourhood disputes to debt and family law issues.

2013 Law on the Beach Clinics

The dates for the 2013 Law on the Beach clinics are as follows:

  • Wednesday 23/01/2013
  • Wednesday 30/01/2013
  • Wednesday 06/02/2013
  • Wednesday 13/02/2013
  • Wednesday 20/02/2013

Stay tuned for the specific times.