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Welcome to the Southampton Solent Law Clinic

The Southampton Solent Law Clinic is a free legal service designed to support our local community. In partnership with award-winning law firm, Dutton Gregory Solicitors, we opened our doors on 11 February 2025, at our city-centre campus on East Park Terrace.

Our mission is to:

  • Meet community needs through the provision of free to access legal advice.
  • Enhance student skills.
  • Alleviate pressure on existing public services.

By combining the expertise of Southampton Solent University and Dutton Gregory Solicitors, we are proud to offer bespoke legal advice to anyone who requires it.

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Welcome to the Southampton Solent Law Clinic

The Southampton Solent Law Clinic is a free legal service designed to support our local community. In partnership with award-winning law firm, Dutton Gregory Solicitors, we opened our doors on 11 February 2025, at our city-centre campus on East Park Terrace.

Our mission is to:

  • Meet community needs through the provision of free to access legal advice.
  • Enhance student skills.
  • Alleviate pressure on existing public services.

By combining the expertise of Southampton Solent University and Dutton Gregory Solicitors, we are proud to offer bespoke legal advice to anyone who requires it.

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How is the clinic run?

The clinic is supported by several Solent LLB (Hons) Law students, who have demonstrated exceptional academic performance and a strong commitment to community service. These dedicated students volunteer their time under the expert guidance of Jonathan Whettingsteel, Partner and Head of Family Law at Dutton Gregory, along with other specialist legal practitioners from Dutton Gregory. 

Benefits to clients

  • Free legal advice: access expert family and housing legal advice at no cost
  • Convenient appointments: book sessions in advance for a time that suits you.
  • Professional guidance: receive support from experienced solicitors and trained law students.
  • Community focus: benefit from a service designed to address the specific needs of Southampton residents.
  • Accessible location: conveniently located at our city-centre campus on East Park Terrace.

Clinic details

Focus areas
The Clinic will focus on family, and landlord and tenant law.

Schedule
The Clinic takes place every Tuesday and Thursday, from 3pm to 7pm.

Appointments
Please book your appointment in advance using the booking form.

This clinic will provide much-needed support to those who might not be able to afford the cost of solicitors.

- Jonathan Whettingsteel, Partner and Head of Family Law at Dutton Gregory

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To book your session at the Solent Law Clinic, please fill in the form and we'll be in touch.

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