Somers Town Legal Advice Corner is a unique community-focused legal service providing free, high-quality advice to local residents of limited means in the Somers Town and St Pancras areas. Guided by a dual vision, it not only offers accessible legal support but also serves as a training ground for law students and volunteers, fostering a collaborative approach to justice through neighborhood engagement and shared expertise.
Rather than offering brief consultations, the organization commits to supporting clients throughout their entire legal process, empowering them through active involvement and knowledge sharing. Staffed primarily by qualified volunteer lawyers—including solicitors and barristers—the service emphasizes confidentiality, client-centered support, and long-term case management, prioritizing individuals with financial constraints and strong local connections.
Services Offered
- Legal Advice
- Mediation
- Consumer Protection
- Contract Law
- Tort Law
- Corporate Law
- Law of the European Union
- Human Rights
- European Human Rights
- Environmental Law
- Employment Law
- Education Law
- Equality and Discrimination
Services are available to residents of Somers Town and St Pancras, with a means test applied during application assessment. The organization operates from The Living Centre in Kings Cross and maintains partnerships with institutions including UCL Centre for Access to Justice, LawWorks, and Cambridge Law Faculty, reinforcing its community-integrated, education-oriented mission.
