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Welcome to the SCLC!

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Free legal advice for kids
We can help you with any questions about the law.
Freephone for under 18s : 0800 328 8970
Click on one of the links on the left to find out more, or contact us.

We are the only Law Centre in Scotland that works exclusively for children and young people. We provide services throughout the whole of Scotland.

We help children and young people, their families and carers, and professionals working for and with children by providing expert advice and information through our advice line, email and text services.

We also provide training on the law and children's rights to groups and individuals across Scotland, and offer a range of leaflets and publications on various issues. We do school visits as well.

Contact Information

Freephone for under 18s: 0800 328 8970
Telephone: 0131 667 6333
Text: text 'SCLC' and your question to 80800
Fax: 0131 662 1713
Post: 54 East Crosscauseway, Edinburgh, EH8 9HD
E-mail: enquiries@sclc.org.uk

IMPORTANT:
What you tell us is confidential - that means we won't tell anyone - UNLESS we think you are in real danger. Then we may have to tell someone so that they can help you. If you are not sure, you can ask us about this before you tell us anything. You don't have to give your name when you contact us. If you like, you can read our confidentiality policy.

Volunteers needed!

Are you a law student, trainee or legally qualified solicitor with time on your hands and a desire to expand your understanding of child law and children's rights? Or are you a non-legal person such as a social worker? Children's Rights Officer? Medic? student? or just someone with an interest in children's rights? We can use your help!

We need enthusiastic volunteers to help us out with a variety of projects. if you are interested, contact Iris Quar on 0131 667 6333 or email her at iris@sclc.org.uk.

ARE YOU A SOLICITOR WHO PRACTICES IN THE AREA OF FAMILY LAW/CHILD LAW/EDUCATION LAW/CHILDREN'S HEARINGS OR RELATED AREAS?

Please let us know who you are and your details. We are building up a data base of solicitor's practicing in these areas in Scotland as we are frequently asked for the names of solicitors. Please also tell the Law Society of Scotland as we refer many people to the records department for names of solicitors in their area. contact us at enquiries@sclc.org.uk

If you are under 18, try visiting our KidsZone using the link on the left.

SCLC Members can access the brand new exclusive Members Zone, including advice questions, Youth Matters newsletter and our discussion forum . Click on the link, and then enter the username and password you have been provided. To join, or for assistance, email membership@sclc.org.uk.

To return to this page at any time, click on the SCLC logo in the top left corner.

Legal Disclaimer
The Scottish Child Law Centre seeks to ensure that the information published on its website is up to date and accurate. However, the information on the website does not constitute legal or professional advice and the Scottish Child Law Centre cannot accept any liability for actions arising from its use. The Scottish Child Law Centre cannot be held responsible for the contents of any pages referenced by an external link.
Any personal data collected through this website will be treated as confidential in line with the principles of the Data Protection Act 1998.