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Legal advocacy

Updated 5 October 2023

Here we explain what legal advocacy is and describe what to expect if you:

  • are involved in a legal issue or dispute in a court or tribunal
  • have hired a solicitor to represent you in a court or tribunal.

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What is legal advocacy?

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