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If you are uploading multiple documents, please be aware that the total document upload limit for this form is 40MB.
You must have an email address to submit an online application form. If you do no not have an email address or access to the internet, you have two options:
1. Call Law Access on (08) 6488 6813 and complete our application form over the telephone. Our phone line is open 10am-12pm and 2pm-4pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
2. Download a hard copy application form, complete and post it to us.
It is important that you continue to meet all court commitments or commence any necessary legal action within statutory time limits, even if you have submitted an application to Law Access.
Completing the application form
Please note it will take about 20 10 minutes to complete the form, please have all your documents with you to help you complete the form (e.g. your organisation's constitution, relevant court documents, etc.).
There is a lot of information required in the form, however we need all of this information to completely assess and refer your application. You can upload the documents or post them to us, please indicate on the form whether you will upload or post your documents. We cannot assess your application until we have all of your relevant documents.
Please keep in mind that the form does not auto-save so will need to be completed in one sitting. You will get an acknowledgement and a copy of your application after you submit. If you have problems filling out the form by yourself you may be able to get help from your local parliamentary representative, a community worker or a friend or family member.
Our assessment process
We will assess your application based on the information you provide. If we need more information, we will contact you.
We will keep you updated about important developments.
Please update us with important matters regarding your legal case (such as new orders being made, or a hearing date being set) by email. We ask that you do not contact us frequently, as we are a small office, and it slows down our ability to assess your matter, and other peoples. For that reason, we cannot see you in person.
Our referral process
If your matter is eligible for referral, we will try to find a lawyer who can help you. We are dependent on a member of the legal profession being available and willing to assist, so there is no guarantee that we will be able to find you a lawyer.
Law Access does not, by referring a client or a matter to a particular legal practitioner, law firm or community legal centre, warrant the services of that practitioner, firm or centre.