LEGAL INFORMATION
Settlement workers CAN:
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LEGAL ADVICE
Settlement workers CAN NOT:
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Help clients identify a legal issue
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Tell clients what they can expect a lawyer or judge to say
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Show clients online and print information that can help them with their legal issue
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Tell clients they have a good case
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Tell clients about free legal workshops available to the public
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Tell clients how much money they should expect to get
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Provide clients with information on how to find legal advice
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Tell clients that they need to see a mediator or that they need to go to court
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Show clients where they can get information on how to prepare before going to get legal advice
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Tell clients what documents to file in court
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Tell clients what words to use in filling out a legal form or fill out the document for them, for example, an application to change a court order or appeal a decision
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Explain a lawyer’s letter
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Interpret legal advice being given to a client or translate legal documents for a client
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