![]() ![]() Participating in the provision of free community legal education on issues affecting low income or disadvantaged members of the community or on issues of public interest orĤ. Conducting law reform and policy work on issues affecting low income or disadvantaged members of the community, or on issues of public interest ģ. (c) charities or other non-profit organisations which work on behalf of low income or disadvantaged members of the community or for the public good Ģ. (b) individuals or organisations whose matter raises an issue of public interest which would not otherwise be pursued or (a) individuals who can demonstrate a need for legal assistance but cannot obtain legal aid or otherwise access the legal system without incurring significant financial hardship or ![]() Giving legal assistance for free or at a substantially reduced fee to: The definition of ‘pro bono legal services’ expressed in the Aspirational Target Statement of Principles and National Survey is as follows:ġ. The National Pro Bono Aspirational Target is a voluntary target that law firms, individual solicitors and barristers can sign up to and strive to achieve the target of at least 35 hours of pro bono legal services per lawyer per year. The APBRC is an independent centre of expertise that aims to grow the capacity of the Australian legal profession to provide pro bono legal services that are focused on increasing access to justice for socially disadvantaged and/or marginalised persons, and furthering the public interest. The term is defined by the Australian Pro Bono Resource Centre (APBRC) in its Aspirational Target Statement of Principles and in its National Survey. In the legal context it generally means the provision of legal services on a free or significantly reduced fee basis. Pro bono comes from the Latin phrase ‘pro bono publico’ which means for the public good. To provide ACT law firms with practical, best practice guidance on how to undertake, record, and report pro bono work. The information gained will inform the Society’s long-term goal of increasing the quantity and quality of pro bono work undertaken by legal practitioners in the ACT, and of recognising the considerable pro bono contribution of the profession. The ACT Law Society will periodically survey ACT firms on their pro bono work. This will enable a better assessment of the true value of the pro bono work undertaken. It also suggests some best-practices in relation to recording information about the nature and extent of the work legal practitioners are undertaking. ![]() These Guidelines are designed to further assist local legal practitioners to undertake pro bono work and promote a pro bono culture within the ACT. Pro bono assistance provided by practitioners in the ACT covers a wide range of legal matters - from advising on charities legislation, family law, migration, personal injuries, mental health law, and employment matters to criminal and family law matters where legal aid is not otherwise available. The ACT Law Society recognises and acknowledges the efforts of the many legal practitioners in the ACT who selflessly devote a portion of their time to pro bono activities. ![]() Pro Bono Guidelines for ACT Legal Practitioners Aim ![]()
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