Legal advice & support services
Free legal help and advice for UNSW students, on campus and beyond
Your guide to legal support at UNSW
Whether you're navigating a rental dispute, facing a legal issue, or just need documents certified, you're not alone. As a UNSW student, you have access to a wide range of free and confidential legal services, both on campus and through trusted external partners.
From getting legal advice and making complaints to understanding your rights as a student or tenant, this page will help you find the support you need, when you need it most.
Need your documents verified for DFAT?
UNSW can help you get your documents certified or signed by an authorised officer for submission to the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT).
Tenancy advice
Reach out to these services to receive free tenancy advice.
- Arc Legal & Advocacy Service
- Kingsford Legal Centre
- Eastern Area Tenants Service
- Redfern Legal Centre
See also
Kingsford Legal Centre (KLC)
Get free and confidential legal advice from qualified lawyers.
Arc Legal Help
As a UNSW student, you can access legal assistance through Arc’s student organisation.
Know your rights at UNSW
As a student, it’s important to know your rights. Whether you're raising a concern, or learning about legal rights for Indigenous peoples, help is here when you need it.
If you have a complaint or concern about your experience at UNSW, you have the right to raise it. Find out how to lodge a formal complaint or appeal a decision.
Explore the rights and freedoms of Indigenous peoples in Australia and internationally through the Indigenous Law Centre at UNSW.
Not sure where to start?
The Student Support team can assist you with financial hardship, tenancy problems, and accessing legal services.
Extra legal support & external services
These organisations offer free or low-cost legal help beyond UNSW:
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