MCLAS is a free legal advice service staffed by final year law students from the University of Adelaide. Qualified legal practitioners supervise the service and all advice provided by the service is checked by an experienced lawyer.
The service runs at the Adelaide Magistrates Court.
The MCLAS only deals with disputes that fall within the minor civil claims jurisdiction, being any civil dispute with a value of up to $12,000. The types of matters dealt with include: fencing disputes, building disputes, claims in negligence, contractual disputes, and other types of matters. The service does NOT deal with criminal matters, civil matters in excess of $12,000, family law or personal injury claims.
We embrace diversity and welcome all people, irrespective of culture, faith, sexual orientation and gender identity.
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Legal Services acknowledges Aboriginal people as the Traditional Owners and ongoing occupants of the lands and waters in South Australia and we respect their spiritual, cultural and heritage beliefs. We recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community and pay our deep respect to Elders past and present.
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