Navigating the legal system can be overwhelming, especially for individuals who are unable to afford traditional legal services. Fortunately, Australia has a range of exceptional free legal advice providers, including pro bono firms, university law clinics, lawyers, and organizations.

Fantastic Australian Pro Bono Firms, University Law Clinics, Lawyers & Organizations

As part of our commitment to promoting accessible legal support, in this resources page, we have compiled a list of the best Australian free legal advice providers, showcasing their commitment to assisting individuals without any financial burden. Do you know any others? We’re all ears – contact us to let us know who else to include please:-

Australian Free Legal Advice Providers:

Legal Aid Australia – Offers free legal advice and representation in various legal areas, including criminal law, family law, immigration law, and more.
Community Legal Centres – Independent organizations providing free legal advice and support in areas such as family law, domestic violence, tenancy issues, consumer rights, and more.
Justice Connect – Connects individuals and community organizations with free legal assistance in areas such as employment law, not-for-profit law, and social enterprise.
National Association of Community Legal Centres (NACLC) – Provides support, resources, and advocacy to Community Legal Centres, ensuring access to free legal advice.

Australian Pro Bono Firms and Organizations:

Maurice Blackburn – Offers pro bono legal advice and representation in areas such as human rights, social justice, employment law, and consumer law.
Herbert Smith Freehills – Provides pro bono services focusing on asylum and refugee law, indigenous rights, environmental law, and more.
Ashurst – Commits to pro bono work in areas such as access to justice, human rights, and social impact matters.
There will be many others – get in touch to let us know how to expand this list please.

University Law Clinics:

University of Melbourne Law School Legal Clinic – Law students, under faculty supervision, offer free legal advice in areas such as family law, employment law, and consumer law.
University of Sydney Law School Legal Clinic – Provides free legal advice and assistance in social justice, human rights, immigration law, and environmental law.
Griffith Law School Clinics (Griffith University) – Offers clinics covering family law, domestic violence, refugee law, intellectual property, and small business advice.
University of Technology Sydney (UTS) Community Law Centre – Offers free legal advice in areas such as family law, employment law, tenancy issues, and more. They focus on serving the needs of vulnerable and disadvantaged members of the community.
Monash Oakleigh Legal Service (MOLS) – Provides free legal advice and assistance to residents of the City of Monash in Victoria. They cover a range of legal matters, including family law, civil law, and consumer law.
University of Adelaide Law School Legal Advice Clinic – Law students, supervised by experienced practitioners, offer free legal advice in various areas, including family law, criminal law, and tenancy matters. They primarily serve low-income individuals.
Queensland University of Technology (QUT) Law Founders’ Clinic – Provides free legal advice and support to startup businesses, entrepreneurs, and innovators. They assist with legal issues related to intellectual property, contracts, and business structures.
University of Western Australia (UWA) Community Legal Clinic – Law students, supervised by qualified lawyers, offer free legal advice in areas such as family law, criminal law, and civil disputes. They aim to provide accessible legal services to the community.
University of Newcastle Legal Centre – Provides free legal advice and assistance to the community in areas such as family law, employment law, consumer law, and more. They focus on serving the legal needs of low-income individuals and disadvantaged groups.
Flinders University Legal Advice Clinic – Law students, supervised by practicing lawyers, offer free legal advice in various areas of law, including family law, criminal law, and civil matters. They aim to increase access to justice in the community.

Please note that availability and specific offerings may vary for each provider and organisation. Visit their respective websites for more information on the services they provide and how to access them.

If you think you can help us improve the information or contact details for anyone or any organisation in Australia who can really make a difference in providing free legal advice or representation whether on a government funded or pro bono basis or otherwise please do not hesitate to contact our Editor, Gavin Ward, here.

Other Australian Free Legal Advice Providers?

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