The app was created specifically to help students who might be facing legal troubles or need some immediate legal advice. My Legal Mate was devised by solicitor Sean Stimson, who is head of Redfern Legal Centre's International Student Service in NSW.
"The app addresses four legal areas identified by students and service providers as having the most need - employment, housing, disputes with education providers and sexual assault," says Sean Stimson.
"Best of all, the information is provided in multiple languages, delivered in a face-to-face format that is friendly and accessible"
Students will be able to access the information free-of-charge, provided their educational institution is subscribed to the app.
Read the full article here (Study International News, 25 April 2019)
