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LEGAL INFORMATION

Settlement workers CAN:

LEGAL ADVICE

Settlement workers CAN NOT:

Help clients identify a legal issue Tell clients what they can expect a lawyer or judge to say
Show clients online and print information that can help them with their legal issue Tell clients they have a good case
Tell clients about free legal workshops available to the public Tell clients how much money they should expect to get
Provide clients with information on how to find legal advice Tell clients that they need to see a mediator or that they need to go to court
Show clients where they can get information on how to prepare before going to get legal advice Tell clients what documents to file in court
Tell clients what words to use in filling out a legal form or fill out the document for them, for example, an application to change a court order or appeal a decision
Explain a lawyer’s letter
Interpret legal advice being given to a client or translate legal documents for a client