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  1. The difference we make

Building legal capability

We believe if people have the knowledge, skills and confidence to recognise situations where there are legal rights that protect them, they will avoid problems. Where they do encounter a problem, they will be able to identify if there may be a legal solution and so be able to use the law more effectively to tackle it.

We’ve been piloting partnerships with organisations to embed a rights-based approach to their work, as well as working with individuals to build their legal capability. Our programmes of work are helping us understand how best to engage individuals in activities that will build their knowledge of when legal rights might offer them protection and the confidence to then use those rights to solve their issue. We’re also developing new and innovative ways to support non-advice organisations to build a rights-based approach into their work with the most vulnerable people and we’re building a clear understanding of the characteristics that define organisations who are most likely to successfully to so.

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  • Immigration Paralegal Birmingham

    Immigration Paralegal Birmingham

    A fantastic opportunity for somebody committed to social justice to develop their career in Immigration and Asylum law. Join us and play a pivotal role in the smooth running one of the Law Centre's largest teams.

  • Immigration Paralegal Coventry

    Immigration Paralegal Coventry

    A fantastic opportunity for somebody committed to social justice to develop their career in Immigration and Asylum law. Join us and play a pivotal role in the smooth running one of the Law Centre's largest teams.

  • Domestic Violence Immigration NRPF Network

    Domestic Violence Immigration NRPF Network

    Central England Law Centre partnership with Birmingham & Solihull Women’s Aid, Red Cross, Baobab, Roshni and Refugee & Migrant Centre to form a domestic violence network to better support and secure improved outcomes for women with No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF) seeking protection from their abusive partners.

  • Supreme Court confirms new right to claim advance payments of Universal Credit despite not having a National Insurance Number

    Supreme Court confirms new right to claim advance payments of Universal Credit despite not having a National Insurance Number

    The Supreme Court has refused the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions permission to appeal against the Court of Appeal's decision on the Department for Work & Pension’s policy refusing advance payments of Universal Credit to claimants waiting for National Insurance Numbers, upholding the existing judgement.

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    How do I represent myself at an Employment Tribunal?

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  • What we do

  • Housing Advice (Birmingham)

    Housing Advice (Birmingham)

    Housing advice, representation and advocacy at court. We assist individuals only, we do not act for landlords or mortgage lenders

  • Housing Advice (Coventry)

    Housing Advice (Coventry)

    Housing advice, representation and advocacy at court. We assist individuals only, we do not act for landlords or mortgage lenders.

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    Volunteer

    The Law Centre is a resource for the whole community and we rely on our amazing team of volunteers help us reach more people with our services.

  • Child and Family Law

    Child and Family Law

    We provide advice and representation on all aspects of family and childcare law in Coventry.

  • Asylum and Immigration Law

    Asylum and Immigration Law

    Legal advice and representation to people seeking to regularise their immigration status.

  • Welfare Benefits Advice

    Welfare Benefits Advice

    Representation at appeals at the Upper Tribunal for those on low incomes eligible for legal aid. One off advice on general welfare benefits issues in the community.

  • Employment and Discrimination Advice

    Employment and Discrimination Advice

    Advice and assistance in employment and discrimination law for people living in Coventry postcodes.

For general enquiries or to make an appointment contact us on:

Coventry: 02476 223 053 Birmingham: 0121 227 6540
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Oakwood House, St Patricks Road Entrance, Coventry, CV1 2HL

Phone 02476 223053

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