SMLS is a Community Legal Centre. That means we do not charge for our services, and we can only help people with their legal problems if they are on a low income and other set criteria. Please contact us to find out if you are eligible. We offer free interpreter services for people who speak a language other than English.
The interpreter's role is to objectively translate conversations between the lawyer and the client. We prefer to use accredited interpreters to ensure confidentiality and accuracy of the information. We help people with their legal problems and we witness the obstacles many people face in our justice system.
The interpreter's role is to objectively translate conversations between the lawyer and the client. We prefer to use accredited interpreters to ensure confidentiality and accuracy of the information. We help people with their legal problems and we witness the obstacles many people face in our justice system.
Services
About us
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SMLS is shaping a fairer future through accessibility and engagement. We work with people and community groups disadvantaged by an unfair and inaccessible legal system. Many of the problems we encounter on a day-to-day basis have legal solutions. Whether someone is facing family violence, or someone is not being paid properly at work, the law can make a huge difference in people's lives.
Patron
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We are proud to have the Hon. Justice Shane Marshall serve as our inaugural Patron. His passionate dedication to the upholding of Human Rights and his fearless commitment to advocating for mental health awareness within the legal profession will help to shape our identity within the sector. His extensive experience in the legal profession, as well as his long-standing connection with Monash University helps to inform and support our service.
Clinical program
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SMLS is the first and the largest site for clinical legal education in Australia. Our clinical education program has been in operation for more than 40 years, and we host around 100 Monash University Law students every year.
Under supervision by qualified solicitors, students run real cases on a range of different legal topics, and provide legal advice to clients, undertake ongoing casework, brief Counsel, and where appropriate, represent clients in Court.Students acquire a diverse range of practical legal skills essential for legal practice.
Under supervision by qualified solicitors, students run real cases on a range of different legal topics, and provide legal advice to clients, undertake ongoing casework, brief Counsel, and where appropriate, represent clients in Court.Students acquire a diverse range of practical legal skills essential for legal practice.
Corporate publications
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Download the latest SMLS annual reports here. If you are looking for other publications such as submissions or legal resources, please look in our Advocacy section, or visit our Blog. The iconic Lawyers Practice Manual has been produced and edited by SMLS in ongoing collaboration with Thomson Reuters for over 30 years.
Legal assistance
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We have a civil litigation program that can assist people with representation in civil proceedings in the Magistrates' Court, VCAT and in other jurisdictions where required. We can help people with minor criminal matters, like property damage, traffic offences, theft and possession of illicit substances.
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