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Deakin student legal service

Landlord giving you grief? Been involved in a car accident? Centrelink on your back? Find out how our qualified lawyers and migration agents can help you.

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

Eastern Community Legal Centre: 1300 325 200 for Burwood campus and migration inquiries.
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 located off-campus or if you are a Cloud student, please contact the location nearest to you.

Qualified Lawyers and Migration Agents can advise you on a range of legal matters, including:
  • Fines / Infringements
  • Motor Vehicle accidents (not TAC)
  • Debt / Bills / Consumer problems including Scams
  • Tenancy / Housing
  • Employment Law (including Sexual Harassment and Bullying)
  • Stalking & Family Violence
  • Family Law
  • Discrimination
  • Minor Criminal Matters
  • Migration Law / Student Visa
  • Victims of Crime Assistance
  • Reporting Sexual Assault
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.

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