FREE ONLINE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LAW CLINIC
Hosted by RISE Against Domestic Violence SA and the Students for Law and Social Justice (SLSJ)
If you are based in South Africa and need legal guidance but do not know where to start, this is for you.
Our Law Clinic is free, online, confidential, and designed for survivors. Whether you are dealing with abuse, harassment, separation, or parenting concerns, we are here to help you take the next step safely.
Please note that this clinic is not a training space for professionals or advocates. It is specifically intended to support survivors of domestic violence and gender-based violence who are seeking guidance and assistance.
Our legal clinic covers:
Protection orders
Harassment
Divorce
Maintenance
Care and contact of children
Domestic violence related legal questions
2026 Online Law Clinic Dates
Clinic 1: 11 April, 09:00 – 12:00
Clinic 2: 25 April, 09:00 – 12:00
Clinic 3: 9 May, 09:00 – 12:00
Clinic 4: 23 May, 09:00 – 12:00
How to Secure Your Spot
Email us at lawclinic@riseagainstdomesticviolence.co.za
We will send you a short online intake form. (Digital form or PDF)
Once that is complete, we will confirm your booking.
No form, no booking.
Please Note
This clinic is open to anyone in South Africa.
It is fully online and run via scheduled video appointments.
You cannot already have legal representation to qualify.
Spaces are limited and strictly by booking only.
Terms and conditions apply.
Meet Our RISE Legal Team
Jay Govender – Advocate (Rise Head Legal)
Jason Clark – Jason Clark Associates
Eugene Opperman – Oppermans Inc
Mohammed Beni - Attorney
This is a real opportunity to receive legal support in a safe and respectful space, without fear or judgement.
RISE is here for survivors. Always.
Terms of Service: RISE Online Law Clinic
By booking a consultation through the RISE Online Law Clinic, you agree to the following terms:
1. Free and Voluntary Participation
The RISE Law Clinic is offered free of charge and participation is entirely voluntary. Services are provided as part of a collaborative effort between RISE Against Domestic Violence SA and Students for Law and Social Justice (SLSJ).
2. Eligibility Criteria
You must currently reside in South Africa.
You must not be represented by a private attorney or law firm in relation to the legal issue for which you are seeking help.
RISE reserves the right to decline participation where a conflict of interest exists or if the matter falls outside the scope of the clinic.
3. Intake Requirement
Before booking is confirmed, participants must complete a mandatory intake form. This ensures our legal team and law students are adequately informed to offer appropriate support.
4. Scope of Services
The clinic provides legal information, guidance, and support focused on domestic violence matters, including protection orders, divorce, maintenance, harassment, and care or contact of children. Services do not constitute formal legal representation or the establishment of an attorney client relationship.
5. Confidentiality
All sessions are conducted with respect for your privacy. Information shared will remain confidential within the clinic team, except where disclosure is required by law or where your safety is at risk.
6. Use of Online Platforms
All consultations are conducted online via scheduled video sessions. You are responsible for ensuring you have access to a secure internet connection and private space during your session.
7. No Emergency Services
This clinic is not an emergency service. If you are in immediate danger, please contact SAPS or relevant emergency helplines.
8. Disclaimer
The RISE Online Law Clinic provides general legal information and guidance only. This does not constitute formal legal representation, nor does it establish an attorney client relationship between you and any volunteer, law student, RISE Against Domestic Violence SA (NPC), or Students for Law and Social Justice (SLSJ).
All advice offered is based solely on the information you provide during your session. You are responsible for verifying any information, seeking independent legal advice where necessary, and making your own informed decisions regarding your legal matters.
RISE Against Domestic Violence SA, SLSJ, all participating legal volunteers, attorneys, advocates, and law students accept no liability whatsoever for any actions taken, decisions made, or outcomes arising from the guidance provided during clinic sessions.
By booking and attending a consultation, you acknowledge that you understand and accept full responsibility for any decisions you make based on the information provided.
The online Domestic Violence Law Clinic partnership between Students for Law and Social Justice (SLSJ) and Rise Against Domestic Violence SA has been a meaningful success throughout the first and second semesters of 2025. Through this collaboration, survivors were able to access guidance, support, and information in a safe and compassionate environment. As we move forward, we are proud to begin the second year of the online law clinic for Semester One, continuing our shared commitment to making legal knowledge and support more accessible to survivors of domestic violence and gender-based violence.