Central Law CIC

Central Law CIC is England’s only not-for-profit, national facing, full service civil law firm. We are owned by a charity to whom we transfer all our profits, which are then used as bursaries for those who cannot afford legal advice. We offer legal advice, support and representation in Family, Housing, Employment, Wills and Dispute Resolution. We are a private company limited by guarantee, owned by a charity, CLCE (charity no. 1180884). Our profits do not go to partners or shareholders – they are paid to CLCE, which in turn offers bursaries to those who can afford no contribution to their legal costs, and supports other pro bono work. Our lawyers and support staff come from a diverse set of backgrounds (we can offer support in 6 languages in house) but we are united by a dedication to what we do and a desire to serve the wider community. Our directors are experienced lawyers and a Citizens Advice Bureau chief executive, bringing together the best in legal services and community-led thinking, to create a law firm that works for the benefit of all, not just those who can afford to pay commercial fees, charged in 6 minute units. Instead, we provide a self-sustaining public service, whose cost is met by our service users, with the broadest shoulders bearing the highest burden. We believe that access to quality and respectful legal advice at an affordable price is a right, not a privilege. We believe that the legal system should work for everyone, regardless of income; we provide a flexible service that gives you as much, or as little legal support as required. At Central Law, our assistance is driven by need rather than your capacity to pay, not by billing targets. We provide legal assistance in person, by remote and via our Facebook groups, which provide answers to your legal questions within 24 hours: https://www.facebook.com/groups/employmentlawadvice https://www.facebook.com/groups/housinglawadvice https://www.facebook.com/groups/familylawadvice