Brixton Legal Centre is Brixton’s oldest specialist legal advice center, specializing in Family Law and Employment Law. A unique joint enterprise between Brixton Unitarians and Lincoln’s Inn Fields Chambers, it combines deep community roots with high-quality pro bono legal support, offering accessible guidance to local residents.
The center provides free written legal advice and referrals, typically within a day or two of receiving an enquiry. It focuses on assisting individuals who require preliminary guidance, assessing cases for Legal Aid eligibility, and referring clients to qualified private practitioners when appropriate. Its collaborative model ensures that clients receive timely, relevant support tailored to their specific circumstances.
Services Offered
- Family Law
- Employment Law
- Redundancy agreement review and signing-off
- General Legal Advice
- Written legal advice
- Referrals to Legal Aid lawyers
- Referrals to private practice solicitors
Brixton Legal Centre operates from the historic Effra Road Chapel and emphasizes serving the local community, though it explicitly excludes services related to crime, immigration, housing, benefits, personal injury, form filling, and document authentication.
