Guide for litigants in person on reliable sources of legal information published

‘Reliable Sources of Legal Information for Litigants in Person’, which can be downloaded online for free, covers a range of topics including:

• Sources of help and advice
• Resolving disputes without going to court
• Finding representation
• Fees and funding
• Representing yourself
• McKenzie Friends
• Guides written for litigants in person
• Courts and tribunals
• Support schemes at court
• Legal research
• Generative AI

The publication also covers sources of law, commentary sources, introductory works, reference sources, public libraries, academic library access, open access materials, free online courses, an A-Z of organistaions, and organisations by subject.

Sally McLaren, a law librarian with more than 20 years of experience, compiled the guide.

She said: “Litigants in person often face overwhelming challenges in navigating legal processes and accessing reliable legal materials, my goal was to create something that could help bridge that gap.

“The guide is organised around key stages: from seeking early legal advice and exploring alternatives to court, to engaging legal representation, considering funding options, and, if necessary, representing yourself. It's completely free and I encourage people to share and re-use as needed."

Lottie Winson