Application for Pro Bono Assistance
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I/We hereby
AUTHORISE
and
REQUEST
any lawyer who has acted for me/us, the Legal Aid Commission and any Court or Tribunal to provide The Law Society
of New South Wales Pro Bono Scheme any information and documents it may request in order to assist The Law Society of New South Wales Pro Bono
Scheme to assess this Application.
OR send the completed and signed application form and all documentation to:
The Law Society of New South Wales
The Pro Bono Scheme
170 Phillip Street, Sydney NSW 2000
Submit form by email and attach all supporting documentation:
Signed:
Signed:
I
ACKNOWLEDGE
that:
1. Applications will not be processed until the Law Society of New South Wales Pro Bono Scheme has received all requested documentation.
This includes:
• Legal Aid refusal letter;
• Bank statements from the last three months for yourself and any financially associated persons;
• Payslips received in the last three months for yourself and any financially associated persons;
• Centrelink statements outlining benefits received in the last three months for yourself and any financially associated persons;
• Details outlining assets and liabilities for yourself and any financially associated persons;
• Any relevant court documents relating to the matter; and
• Any other supporting documents.
2. Updates will not be provided during the Application process;
3. I/We agree to adhere to a code of conduct that includes dealing with staff in a courteous and respectful manner. I/We will not swear; be racist; make
sexist, rude or offensive comments; yell; threaten to harm myself or others; or contact the Scheme when I/we have been drinking or taking drugs.
We reserve the right to cease communication with you if you fail to comply, and your Application will be returned.
4. I/We remain responsible for meeting all Court commitments or commencing all legal action within the statutory time limits;
5. The Law Society of New South Wales Pro Bono Scheme takes a minimum of ten working days to process my/our Application after all documentation
has been received;
6. It may not be possible to find a solicitor willing to do the work on the basis requested, or in the location or legal area concerned;
7. I/We may not be eligible for assistance under the Law Society of New South Wales Pro Bono Scheme guidelines or at the discretion of the Pro Bono
Scheme Solicitor;
8. The Law Society of New South Wales Pro Bono Scheme is not required to provide reasons for their decision as to whether or not they accept my/our
Application for referral;
9. I/We have no right of action against the Law Society of New South Wales or its employees in any event arising from this application or any assistance
obtained from a firm referred by the Scheme;
13. PERMISSION TO OBTAIN INFORMATION
14. ACKNOWLEDGMENT
15. LODGEMENT OF APPLICATION FORM
a2j@lawsociety.com.au
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