Deakin Student Legal Service

The Deakin Student Legal Service (DSLS) is here to help.

The Deakin Student Legal Service is a partnership between DUSA, the Eastern Community Legal Centre and the Barwon Community Legal Service. DSLS provides free and confidential legal advice, information, referral and education to students enrolled at Deakin University via the below legal services.

Eastern Community Legal Centre: 1300 325 200 for Burwood campus and migration enquiries.

Barwon Community Legal Service: 1300 430 599 for Waurn Ponds, Waterfront and Warrnambool campuses.

To request an appointment, please click the online button above or contact the Deakin Student Legal Service via telephone. If you are an online student, please contact the location nearest to you.

Qualified Lawyers can advise you on a range of legal matters, including:

• Fines / Infringements
• Motor Vehicle Accidents (not TAC)
• Consumer Problems (e.g. Debts, Bills, Scams)
• Tenancy (e.g. Bond Disputes, Breaking a Lease, Repairs, Compensation)
• Employment (e.g. Underpayment, Bullying & Harassment, Unfair Dismissal, Workplace Discrimination)
• Family Law (e.g. Divorce, Parenting Orders)
• Minor Criminal Matters (e.g. Charges by Victoria Police or a Government Agency (Council))
• Migration (e.g. Student / Graduate Visas)
• Victim of Crime Assistance.

Deakin Student Legal Service Resources for Students provide general information on a range of common legal issues, including:

• Student Visas
• Sharing a House
• Driving Offences
• Employment

Click here to access the resources

If you are unsure whether your problem is a legal one, please submit an online query anyway. If Deakin Student Legal Service cannot assist you, staff will refer you to someone who can.

Case Studies

Click on the link below to read about how the Deakin Student Legal Service assisted a student dealing with a driving offence.

• DSLS Case 1 Reduced Outcome