Deakin Student Legal Service (DSLS) provides free and confidential legal advice, information, referral and education to currently enrolled Deakin University students. Legal advice is provided by qualified lawyers.

DSLS is a partnership between Deakin University Student Association (DUSA), Eastern Community Legal Centre and Barwon Community Legal Service.

DSLS can advise on legal matters such as:

• Fines / Infringements
• Motor Vehicle accidents (not TAC)
• Debt / Bills / Consumer problems including Scams
• Tenancy / Housing
• Employment Law including Sexual Harassment and Bullying
• Stalking & Family Violence
• Family Law
• Reporting Sexual Assault
• Discrimination
• Minor Criminal Matters
• Victims of Crime Assistance
• Student Visas / Migration Law

DSLS Resources also provides helpful information on common legal issues affecting students.

Do you need legal advice? Complete the Online Legal Query Form to request a free appointment with a DSLS lawyer or migration agent.

For law students interested in volunteering with DSLS, please see the information for Volunteers.