When to Get Legal Advice

5. When to Get Legal Advice

What You'll Learn:

• How to know when DIY isn’t enough
• Identifying red-flag situations where professional help is essential
• Tips on finding low-cost or free legal advice

Who This Is For:

• Self-representers unsure when to consult a lawyer or advisor

6. Types of Claims: Small, Fast, Multi-Track

What You'll Learn:

• Understand the court’s three case tracks based on claim value and complexity
• How to decide which track applies to your situation
• What the court expects from you on each track

Who This Is For:

• Anyone preparing to issue or respond to a civil claim

7. Understanding Legal Language (Plain English Law)

What You'll Learn:

• How to decode legal jargon and complex terms
• Practical glossary of common legal phrases
• Techniques for writing and reading legal documents in plain English

Who This Is For:

• Beginners, students, and self-represented parties struggling with legalese

8. Evidence: What’s Admissible and What Isn’t

What You'll Learn:

• The rules of evidence: what courts will accept or reject
• How to prepare documentary, photographic, or witness evidence
• How to challenge the other side’s evidence legally

Who This Is For:

• Litigants building a case or defence who need to present strong evidence