Community Law & Mediation

Community Law & Mediation Community Law & Mediation (CLM) is an independent, community law centre providing free legal advice, advocacy, mediation and education services.

We are based in two locations: Dublin and Limerick. CHY 6359 and Registered Charity Number: 20011437 Community Law & Mediation is an independent, community-based organisation that works to empower individuals experiencing disadvantage by providing free legal advice, advocacy, mediation and education services. In 2021, we set up Ireland's first-of-its-kind Centre for Environmental Justice. We speci

alise in the areas of employment, equality, environmental justice, housing, social welfare, child and family law. At a national level, we seek to have a wider impact through our campaigns for law reform and by acting as a resource for other advocacy organisations.

Join us on Monday 22nd June online from 2.30-3.30pm for a FREE information talk on the Legal Aid Board, it’s services an...
09/06/2026

Join us on Monday 22nd June online from 2.30-3.30pm for a FREE information talk on the Legal Aid Board, it’s services and how to access it.

This will be an opportunity to learn more about how LAB works and ask any questions you may have!

The session will be led by Jean Orr, solicitor with the Legal Aid Board.

Please email [email protected] to register.

A new environmental survey released today revealed significant improvements with urban areas continuing to solve their l...
08/06/2026

A new environmental survey released today revealed significant improvements with urban areas continuing to solve their litter issues.

The survey, carried out by An Taisce for the Irish Business Against Litter Group, details how a trend has emerged where the majority of urban areas improved year on year in terms of littering - However, coffee cups, fast food wrappers, plastic bags and cigarette butts are still found as the main sources of litter on our streets.

Did you know that your right to live in an environment free of litter and illegal waste is protected in local, national, and international law?

Our guide on Littering and Illegal Dumping, part of our local environmental rights hub, can teach you about these rights

Our monthly 'Health, Home and Your Environment' free information & advice clinic can empower you with the information needed to act against littering in your community.

Check out both on our website at:
www.communitylawandmediation.ie/centre-for-environmental-justice/

We were delighted to secure a positive outcome for our client who was unfairly penalised for making a protected disclosu...
04/06/2026

We were delighted to secure a positive outcome for our client who was unfairly penalised for making a protected disclosure.

The Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) found that our client’s complaint to his employer regarding the installation of CCTV in the workplace constituted a protected disclosure.

On the same day he raised the concerns, a new contract was sent to him, cutting his hours and reducing his pay.

The WRC agreed that he had been unfairly penalised for raising a legitimate concern and was constructively dismissed from his job.

We are now hiring a Policy, Communications & Public Affairs Manager.https://tinyurl.com/4vr8cpf4This is a unique opportu...
02/06/2026

We are now hiring a Policy, Communications & Public Affairs Manager.
https://tinyurl.com/4vr8cpf4

This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in supporting Community Law & Mediation (CLM) to deliver on its strategic plan. The successful candidate will report directly to the CEO of CLM.

The Policy, Communications & Public Affairs Manager is responsible for ensuring CLM has a strong, credible and influential voice on social justice issues affecting the communities we serve. The role brings together strategic communications, policy development and public affairs to ensure CLM effectively shapes public debate, informs policy, and communicates its impact.

Working closely with the CEO and management team, the Policy, Communications & Public Affairs Manager will link CLM’s community level experience to strategic priorities, build CLM’s profile and strengthen its influence at local and national level.

For more information, or to apply, please visit:

https://tinyurl.com/4vr8cpf4

This National Volunteering Week, we want to say a huge thank you to all of the volunteers who make Community Law & Media...
22/05/2026

This National Volunteering Week, we want to say a huge thank you to all of the volunteers who make Community Law & Mediation’s work possible.

The services that we provide would simply not be possible without the many volunteers who give so generously of their time. This includes our volunteer mediators, the lawyers who staff our clinics and, the many barristers who represent our clients on a pro bono basis and the academic experts who share their knowledge. They are the very backbone of CLM.

In 2025, 99 legal professionals volunteered their time to support our free legal advice clinics, alongside 34 MII accredited volunteer mediators and conflict coaches. We are also deeply grateful to our committed board of trustees and the members of our youth advisory committee and Limerick advisory committee who provide invaluable insights to guide our work.

Thank you for the vital role that you all play in supporting greater access to justice, mediation, and conflict resolution across the communities that we work with.

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Community Law & Mediation's Centre for Environmental Justice is running monthly free information and advice clinics on h...
20/05/2026

Community Law & Mediation's Centre for Environmental Justice is running monthly free information and advice clinics on how to address environmental harms and protect biodiversity.

Our 'Health, Home and Your Environment' free information and advice clinic aims to empower you with the information needed to act for a just solution that ensures the health of you, your home, and your community.

To book into a clinic, fill out the below form, mentioning our environmental clinic:

https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=P_twIr4SZUqNqthbW04xkVBF9Ng9_nxLj_9Hb-OB_DxUMUNXMUxTMEE1WURTNEI0TlAwRjhaTzExSCQlQCN0PWcu

As highlighted by the Irish Independent, Community Law & Mediation is expanding our free mediation services in Wicklow, ...
19/05/2026

As highlighted by the Irish Independent, Community Law & Mediation is expanding our free mediation services in Wicklow, following new research into local needs. From neighbour disputes, family conflict, elder mediation, school issues and community tensions, our work will support people facing conflict through mediation, conflict coaching and community supports.

https://www.independent.ie/county/wicklow/community-law-mediation-expands-free-wicklow-services-following-new-research/a/152005909.html

We are excited to announce Community Law & Mediation’s “EMPLOYMENT LAW training” on Wednesday 8th July 10am-1pm online!R...
18/05/2026

We are excited to announce Community Law & Mediation’s “EMPLOYMENT LAW training” on Wednesday 8th July 10am-1pm online!

REGISTER: https://tinyurl.com/3nnwrn7h

This training will cover the following areas:

- Types of employment & contracts

- Employment law rights

- Discrimination & harassment

- Unfair dismissals & redundancies

- Where to make a complaint

- Practical tips in relation to an employment law dispute

Register below, or email [email protected] for further information.

https://tinyurl.com/3nnwrn7h

Address

Northside Civic Centre, Coolock
Dublin
DUBLIN17

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 5pm
Thursday 9:30am - 5pm
6pm - 7:30pm
Friday 9:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+35318477804

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