Youth Law Centre ACT

01/02/2022

Our senior lawyer, Michael, will be on 2XXfm radio from 1:30pm to talk about youth law and the Youth Law Centre. If you are a young person aged 12-25 years of age with a legal question, please contact us on (02) 6173 5410 or at [email protected] for free and confidential legal help.

Tune in to 2XXfm today from 1:30pm to hear Youth Law Centre senior solicitor, Michael, chat about the incredible work our Youth Law Centre is doing to help young people in the ACT. If you are a young person aged 12-25 years of age, contact the Youth Law Centre for free and confidential legal help.

28/01/2022

The Lawyers in Colleges program is back in 2022. A Legal Aid ACT lawyer will attend each ACT public college once a fortnight to provide free and confidential legal help to students and their families. Email [email protected] to arrange a time to speak with the college lawyer, or just pop by their office at your college in Term 1. No appointment is needed.

Hawker College: Mondays (fortnightly)
Erindale College,: Tuesdays (fortnightly)
Melba Copland College: Tuesdays (fortnightly)
Gungahlin College: Wednesdays (fortnightly)
Dickson College: Wednesdays (fortnightly)
UC SSC Lake Ginninderra College: Thursdays (fortnightly)
Narrabundah College: Fridays (fortnightly)
Canberra College: Fridays (fortnightly)
Lake Tuggeranong College: Fridays (fortnightly)

17/01/2022

For free and confidential legal help, call (02) 6173 5410.

Legal Aid's Youth Law Centre provides free and confidential help to young people in the ACT, aged 12-25 years.

If you are a young person with a legal problem or question, call the Youth Law Centre on (02) 6173 5410.

03/11/2021

If you are a young person aged 12-25 years of age who needs free and confidential legal help, please call the Youth Law Centre on (02) 6173 5410 or email [email protected].

If you are a student at an ACT public college, you can contact the college lawyer for free and confidential legal help at [email protected] or call (02) 6243 3431.

29/10/2021

We are open 8:30 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday. Give us a call if you are 12-25 and in need of legal assistance on (02) 6173 5410.

15/09/2021

Are you a young person who needs free and confidential legal help? Contact the Youth Law Centre on 6173 5410 or email [email protected].

If you are a student at an ACT public college, your Legal Liaison Officer can provide you with free and confidential legal help. To speak to your Legal Liaison Officer during the lockdown, call 6243 3431 or email [email protected].

19/05/2021

Meet our Youth Law Centre student volunteers!

This is Sophie (she/her), who is in her final year of Law and International Relations at the ANU. As navigating the law and justice systems can be scary and confusing, Sophie volunteers at the YLC because she understands how important it is for young people to be well-informed about their rights and obligations, as well as feel heard, understood and supported.

If you are a young person with a legal question or concern, you don’t have to navigate it alone. The Youth Law Centre functions as a free and confidential service to those requiring legal assistance from 12-25 years.

We are located at 2 Allsop Street Civic – where you can drop by between 10am and 4pm for assistance. Bring a support person, parent or come alone – however you feel most comfortable.

If you are a young person with a legal issue please contact the YLC on (02) 6173 5410.

05/05/2021

On Friday 14 May @ 10AM Legal Aid ACT's Youth Law Centre is participating in the ACT Law Society's , discussing the importance of youth services and fundraising for Canberra's Raw Potential - a charity that empowers Canberra's disadvantaged youth.

Youth Law Centre (YLC) solicitors will explain via an online webinar what the Youth Law Centre is, how it functions, and how it supports young people in the ACT. They will touch on the importance of early intervention when navigating the legal issues young people face, as well as the importance of young people seeking free and confidential advice from services such as the YLC.

Law Week is an annual event held in May across Australia to promote public understanding of the law and its role in society. Each year in Canberra the Law Society and its partners run a range of events to celebrate and engage the local legal profession, and to educate the public about the role of lawyers in our society.

If you want to learn more about the function of the Youth Law Centre, make sure to register via eventbrite, or via https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/national-law-week-youth-law-legal-aid-act-webinar-tickets-153584251631 !

If you have any issues registering, please reach out to [email protected] .

We hope to see you there!

Legal Aid ACT's Youth Law Centre Solicitors on the YLC - supporting Raw Potential Canberra.

05/05/2021

Meet our Youth Law Centre student volunteers!

This is Kate (she/her). Kate is currently studying a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Psychology and Criminology, at the ANU. Kate is passionate about helping young people, like herself, access the complex and often intimidating legal system. Kate loves the opportunity to directly interact with clients at the YLC, and hopes that her work can positively impact their lives.

If you are a young person with a legal question or concern, you don’t have to navigate it alone. The Youth Law Centre functions as a free and confidential service to those requiring legal assistance from 12-25 years.

We are located at 2 Allsop Street Civic – where you can drop by between 10am and 4pm for assistance. Bring a support person, parent or come alone – however you feel most comfortable.

If you are a young person with a legal issue please contact the YLC on (02) 6173 5410.

29/04/2021

Watch this short video to find out what the law says about possessing cannabis in the ACT for people under the age of 18.

If you are over 18, watch our other video in this series titled 'Cannabis Possession Laws (ACT) for 18yrs+.'

If you are a young person with a legal issue or question, don't hesitate to contact the Youth Law Centre for free and confidential legal advice.

Ph: (02) 6173 5410
Em: [email protected]

22/04/2021

Watch this short video to find out what the law says about possessing cannabis in the ACT for people aged 18 years and over. If you are under 18, stay tuned - we have a video coming for you soon!

Legal Aid ACT's Youth Law Centre is a legal clinic dedicated to helping young people aged 12-25 years with their legal problems. Watch this short video to find out what a YLC lawyer does, and how they can help you.

To book a free and confidential appointment with one of our lawyers, call (02) 6173 5410 or email [email protected].

You can also drop in to our office at 2 Allsop street Canberra city ACT. If you attend an ACT public College, you can schedule a free appointment with your school's Legal Liaison Officer.

14/04/2021

Are you a young person in the ACT with a question about cannabis laws? Watch this short video to find out the rules around cultivating cannabis.

For free and confidential legal help, contact the youth Law Centre. To book a free and confidential appointment with one of our lawyers, call (02) 6173 5410 or email [email protected].

You can also drop in to our office at 2 Allsop street Canberra city ACT. If you attend an ACT public College, you can schedule a free appointment with your school's Legal Liaison Officer.