LawRight - Access

Welcome to LawRight

LawRight is a not-for-profit, community-based organisation providing pro bono legal services to individuals and community groups.

Our vision is for a just, fair and accessible legal system where no-one is disadvantaged through lack of resources, knowledge or ability.
Do you need legal help?

LawRight provides pro bono civil law services to people unable to afford private legal assistance and ineligible for Legal Aid. To apply for help, complete our application form, below.
Information about the law

LawRight factsheets and other publications are now available at Legalpedia.org.au, which uses wiki software to enable ready-access to resources and contributions and updates by pro bono lawyers.
Get involved

We welcome practising and retired legal practitioners, law students and any others who wish to contribute in their own way.
Practitioner Resources

Publicly available and password-protected resources to help practitioners in their pro bono work.

LawRight cannot assist with:

Family law
Criminal law
Native title
Building and construction disputes
Complex commercial disputes
Clients who could afford to pay a lawyer, obtain Legal Aid, or obtain 'no win, no fee' assistance (eg. personal injury, negligence).

MHLP at capacity

Our Mental Health Law Practice (MHLP) is currently at capacity and unable to take on new clients until further notice. We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.