Going to court

No-nonsense help to support you to represent yourself in court or tribunal

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Going to court when the other side has a lawyer and you don't

Understand how going to court works and what to expect when the other people or organisations involved in the case do have a lawyer. This advice guide explains how to prepare for court without a lawyer, the skills you need to get you through the process, and gives you practical tips on how to make your case as well as you can.

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Getting free one-to-one advice about your case  is hard. All advice services are extremely busy. We are here to help everyone who cannot get in at an advice service and cannot afford to pay for legal help.

We give you the knowledge, confidence, and skills you need to deal with the issue yourself, or with the help of friends or family.  If you need more help than you can get from our advice guides, we explain how to try to find advice.

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