Trauma-informed resources
Law Access has launched the final instalment in the suite of resources for pro bono lawyers on trauma-informed practice. See the suite of resources at: Trauma-informed practice – Law Access…
Read moreLaw Access releases 2022 Annual Report
Law Access has published its 2022 Annual Report. You can view it at: 2022 Annual Report
Read moreEmployment Opportunity: Principal Lawyer
An exciting employment opportunity has arisen to join our team as a Full-time Principal Lawyer. Applications close on the 7th of September 2020. Are you an energetic, committed and resilient…
Read more2019 Law Access Thank You Drinks
Our guest speaker was The Hon. Justice Jennifer Smith of the Supreme Court of Western Australia, who launched our first Impact Report at the event. Our new website was also…
Read moreThe Hon. Justice Jennifer Smith launches our first Impact Report
The Impact Report allows Law Access and our funders, donors and stakeholders to better understand the impact of the service. The findings of the Impact Report will also inform the…
Read moreOur Impact Model
Our vision is equal access to justice for all Western Australians. Law Access aims to help the most disadvantaged and marginalised people, and not-for-profit organisations in Western Australia, experience access…
Read moreFamily law (property): Lydia's story
Lydia’s* ex-partner filed for bankruptcy and the Trustee was distributing the remaining funds. Lydia cares for a disabled child from the relationship. She had never made any property claims against…
Read moreLeading the way in providing pro bono legal assistance in family law
Legal assistance in family law is not meeting community needs and applications for pro bono assistance in family law continue to grow faster than any other area of law. Pro…
Read morePro bono lawyer and barrister represents exploited and underpaid worker
Law Access regularly refers employment law matters to pro bono lawyers and barristers. Newly arrived workers from non-English speaking backgrounds are particularly vulnerable to exploitation. Felicity Clarke, Special Counsel of…
Read moreCriminal law: Lucy's story
We are receiving increasing numbers of applications for pro bono assistance in criminal law Magistrates Court matters due to cuts to Legal Aid. Lucy*, a vulnerable single mother with no…
Read moreLaw Access Lawyers for LGBTIQ+ Network public interest referral results in WA Law Reform Commission Reference
Law Access has established a Lawyers for LGBTIQ+ Network to provide pro bono legal assistance to financially disadvantaged members of the LGBTIQ+ community. Pro bono work undertaken by barrister Steven…
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