Do I really need a solicitor?

Solicitors are not the only people who can provide legal advice. Legal help may be available from:-

• other professionals, for example, an accountant who can give advice on tax and company law
• advice centres, such as the Citizens Advice Bureaux, housing advice centres, money advice centres, law centres
• other organisations, such as trade unions and motoring organisations.

You may act for yourself in court proceedings or, if you are acting for yourself, you may have a friend or lay representative to assist you in court.