Membership
Login
Be a Member
Login

Public

BCLAC KL provides accessible legal guidance and assistance to members of the public, particularly individuals who may not be able to afford private legal representation.

Free legal advice and consultation are provided at the advisory stage. Where a matter qualifies for legal aid and is taken up by a volunteer lawyer, disbursements up to RM500, court filing fees, and any miscellaneous fees depending on the needs of the case may still apply.

Scope of Services

The list of areas of law that fall within and beyond BCLAC KL’s scope of services are as follows:

Family Law

Employment Law (for Employees)

Citizenship

Criminal Law

Syariah Law

Public Interest Litigation

Areas beyond our Purview

Civil law (this list is non-exhaustive): bankruptcy, company law, debt recovery, defamation, enforcement of judgment, forfeiture of property, industrial accidents, motor vehicle accidents, professional negligence, property related matters, will writing, probate and administration, property conveyancing.

If you are unsure, whether your matter falls within our Scope of Services, you may visit the Centre for clarification.

Determination of Eligibility

Eligibility for legal aid assistance will be assessed based on a means test. As a general guideline, assistance is typically provided to individuals whose monthly income (after deduction of monthly commitments) does not exceed RM800.00 for a single person or RM1,000.00 for a married couple. However, eligibility may still be considered on a case-to-case basis depending on the circumstances of the individual.

Visiting the Centre

Walk-in visitors are welcome at BCLAC KL.

Visit our Centre at Level 3, Wisma Badan Peguam Malaysia. For directions and contact details, please visit KL Bar Contact Page

Upon arrival, our reception will assist you with the registration process and determine your area of law.

A representative will be assigned to you to conduct the interview session.

Preparing For Your Visit

You are required to bring any relevant documents to your matter to help us assess and advise you more effectively. These may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Category of Documents Types of Documents
Identification & Financial Documents
  • MyKad, passport, or other identification documents
  • Latest 3 months’ salary slips
  • Latest 3 months’ bank statements
  • Utility bills or other proof of residence
  • EPF Statement(s) and/or EA Form
Legal & Supporting Documents
  • Court papers, notices, or legal correspondence
  • Police report(s)
  • Agreements, contracts, or other written records
  • Letter of demand or other correspondence
  • Screenshots, messages, emails, photographs, or any other supporting materials

Notes:

To ease the interview session, you are encouraged to prepare a chronology of events before coming to us. The chronology should include the parties involved, when the issue started and its subsequent dates to establish a timeline for the events.

In situations of urgency i.e. arrest, upcoming domestic inquiry, upcoming court date, please come to our Centre as soon as possible for an interview session.

You may still come to our Centre even if you do not have the complete set of documents.

FAQ

Bar Council Legal Aid Centre Kuala Lumpur provides legal advice, guidance, and where appropriate, legal representation to the members of the public. We are committed to helping individuals’ access legal support, particularly those who may not have the means to engage private legal services.
The Centre is open to all members of the public, including both Malaysians and non-Malaysians, who are seeking legal advice or assistance.
We welcome walk-ins and operate on a first come, first served basis. Our Centre is open from Monday to Friday, 8.30 am to 5.30 pm, excluding public holidays.
We are located at Level 3, Wisma Badan Peguam Malaysia. The nearest LRT/MRT station is Masjid Jamek/Pasar Seni followed by a 10 minutes walk to Wisma Badan Peguam Malaysia. The nearest available paid parking spots are at Dataran Merdeka or Central Market. For further directions and contact details, please visit KL Bar Contact Page
You may approach us for advice on various areas of law. However, please note that our assistance is generally confined to preliminary guidance, including referrals, explanations of the law, procedural information, and other initial steps.
Yes. You do not need to know the legal terminology or exact legal category of your issue. You may simply describe your situation in your own words, and we will assist you in identifying the relevant legal issue and provide appropriate guidance.
You are encouraged to bring all relevant documents in hardcopy to help us better understand your situation and provide appropriate advice. This may include your identity card, court papers, police reports, letters, agreements, messages, screenshots, photographs, or any other documents related to your matter.
You are still welcome to visit to the Centre for legal advice. If additional documents are required for us to properly, assess your matter, we may advise you to return for a further consultation once those documents have been obtained.
We strive to communicate legal advice clearly and effectively. We will aim to guide you through the relevant issues, your available options, and the next steps so that you can make informed decisions about your matter.
If you meet the eligibility criteria and pass the means test, your case may be assigned to a volunteer lawyer, who is willing to assist, subject to availability, to handle your matter.
Free legal advice and consultation are provided at the advisory stage. Where a matter qualifies for legal aid and is taken up by a volunteer lawyer, disbursements up to RM500.00, court filing fees, and any miscellaneous fees depending on the needs of the case may still apply.
You may come on behalf of a family member or friend for general guidance. However, where possible, we strongly encourage the person directly involved to be present, as this helps ensure we obtain accurate information and provide advice that is more effective.
Please do not ignore court papers, summonses, or legal notices. Check the dates stated in the documents carefully and come to the Centre as soon as possible with the relevant documents so that we may advise you on the appropriate next steps.
If your matter is outside our scope of services, we will provide details of other specialist advice agencies and/or authorities, where possible, and provide you with any practical advice and assistance.
If your matter is outside our scope of services, we will provide details of other specialist advice agencies and/or authorities, where possible, and provide you with any practical advice and assistance.
A consultation session can take between 60 – 90 minutes depending on the complexity of the matter. Opening a file may take approximately 4 – 8 weeks depending on the stage of the case, the availability of documents, the next court date, and any other relevant factors.
A means test is an assessment to see whether you meet the financial criteria for legal aid representation. As a general guideline, assistance is typically provided to individuals whose monthly income (after deduction of monthly commitments) does not exceed RM800.00 for a single person or RM1,000.00 for a married couple. However, eligibility may still be considered on a case-to-case basis depending on the circumstances of the individual.
We will do our best to accommodate your preferred language, subject to the availability of the pupils on duty. The primary working languages are Bahasa Malaysia and English.
You may contact or visit the Centre through the contact details provided on this website, including our address, telephone number, email address, operating hours, and contact link.