Apply for Legal Help - Not for Profits • Law Access Western Australia

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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.

Organisation details
Nominated organisation contact name*
Name of organisation*
Business address*
Business address 2
Suburb*
State*
Postcode*
Please note that your organisation will normally need to be based in WA. Please be aware our service can only assist if your legal matter can be pursued in a court located in WA.
Email Address*
Enter Email Confirm Email
Phone Number*
Are you a registered not-for-profit organisation or charity?*
- Yes
- No
Details of your matter*
Please indicate the type of legal assistance your organisation requires.
- Taxation issues
- Drafting Constitutions - Associations and clubs
- Advice and/or representation in a dispute
- Other
If other, please specify
How did you find out about Law Access?*
Has a lawyer previously assisted you with this matter?*
- Yes
- No

Details of your matter continued
If a lawyer has assisted you please provide their details (name and firm name) and explain why they are no longer assisting you.*

Details of your matter continued
Do you require legal assistance for the resolution of a dispute with another party?*
- Yes
- No

Details of your dispute
Details of the other party
Name of the other party*
Name of the other party's lawyer (if any)
Are there any current court proceedings in relation to your matter?*
- Yes
- No
If yes, please provide next court or tribunal date.*
DD slash MM slash YYYY
Court proceedings
Court or Tribunal name*
Type of proceeding (e.g. Hearing, Directions, or Trial)*
Please provide a copy of the most recent Orders made by the Court or Tribunal. If the Court or Tribunal has made an order scheduling a hearing in the future, please also provide a copy of that Order.
Please note: If you are not uploading your documents, you can also email copies to lawaccess@lawaccess.org.au or post copies to Law Access PO Box Z5345, Perth WA 6831 within 7 days of submitting your online application.
Drop files here or

Max. file size: 10 MB.

Your organisation's financial details
Is your organisation incorporated?*
- Yes
- No
If yes, is your organisation set up for a not-for-profit purpose?*
- Yes
- No
If yes, please supply copies of your organisation’s constitution and certificate of incorporation as supporting documents regarding your not-for-profit purpose.
Please note: If you are not uploading your documents, you can also email copies to lawaccess@lawaccess.org.au or post copies to Law Access PO Box Z5345, Perth WA 6831 within 7 days of submitting your online application.
Drop files here or

Max. file size: 10 MB.
Alternatively you can provide links to these documents from your website.
What is the primary source of your funding?*
Is there a written funding agreement?*
- Yes
- No
If yes, please provide copies of supporting documentation.
Please note: If you are not uploading your documents, you can also email copies to lawaccess@lawaccess.org.au or post copies to Law Access PO Box Z5345, Perth WA 6831 within 7 days of submitting your online application.
Drop files here or

Max. file size: 10 MB.
If no, what is the amount of your annual funding?*
Please provide a copy of your last annual report annual report, audit or financial statement which demonstrates the financial capacity of your organisation/association.
Please note: If you are not uploading your documents, you can also email copies to lawaccess@lawaccess.org.au or post copies to Law Access PO Box Z5345, Perth WA 6831 within 7 days of submitting your online application.
Drop files here or

Max. file size: 10 MB.
Alternatively you can provide links to these documents from your website.
Please provide the names of the members of your management committee.*

Detailed statement regarding your matter (NFPs)
Please include the following:

1. The history of the matter;

2. The current situation; and

3. The type of assistance or outcome sought.
If you prefer or cannot fit the details in the text box below, please attach a separate statement and write ‘PLEASE SEE ATTACHED’.*
Please ensure you have provided the following information in support of your application where applicable
- Detailed statement concerning the matter
- Copy of most recent annual report, audit or financial statement which demonstrates the financial capacity of your organisation/association
- Copy of certificate of registration or incorporation (if applicable)
- Copies of other relevant documents
Please provide copies of other relevant documents (including a separate statement if applicable).
Please note: If you are not uploading your documents, you can also email copies to lawaccess@lawaccess.org.au or post copies to Law Access PO Box Z5345, Perth WA 6831 within 7 days of submitting your online application.
Drop files here or

Max. file size: 10 MB.
I have not uploaded my relevant documents. I will email copies to lawaccess@lawaccess.org.au or post copies of my documents within 7 days of submitting my application to Law Access PO Box Z5345, Perth WA 6831.
- I understand my application cannot be processed until you have received them.

Declaration by not-for-profit applicant
1. Law Access does not grant assistance to applicants but merely acts as an intermediary between the public and the legal profession.

2. Law Access does not act as the association’s solicitor.

3. The association remains responsible for meeting all Court commitments or commencing all Legal Action within any Statutory Limits.

4. It is the association’s responsibility to negotiate the terms upon which it engages any firm introduced to it by Law Access.

5. The association is not relying upon Law Access Limited (known as Law Access) and its Principal Lawyer to provide legal advice or legal representation and no cause of action in negligence in respect of the provision of legal advice or representation arises from the consideration or processing of this Application.

6. I have the authority or have obtained the authority to make and submit an application for pro bono referral from the Chief Executive Officer or decision making committee/officer of the organisation.
A. I ACKNOWLEDGE that:*

1. Law Access does not grant assistance to applicants but merely acts as an intermediary between the public and the legal profession.

2. Law Access does not act as the association’s solicitor.

3. The association remains responsible for meeting all Court commitments or commencing all Legal Action within any Statutory Limits.

4. It is the association’s responsibility to negotiate the terms upon which it engages any firm introduced to it by Law Access.

5. The association is not relying upon Law Access Limited (known as Law Access) and its Principal Lawyer to provide legal advice or legal representation and no cause of action in negligence in respect of the provision of legal advice or representation arises from the consideration or processing of this Application.

6. I have the authority or have obtained the authority to make and submit an application for pro bono referral from the Chief Executive Officer or decision making committee/officer of the organisation.
Full Name*
Signature*
*

B. I hereby AUTHORISE Law Access to provide any information set out in this application (including, any document provided to Law Access with respect to the association’s application) to:

(a) any person volunteering to assist Law Access to assess my Application for Assistance; and

(b) any lawyer that Law Access considers may agree to act for me, to enable that lawyer to decide whether they will act for me.
Full Name*
Signature*
*

C. I hereby AUTHORISE and REQUEST any lawyers who have acted for the association, the Legal Aid Commission and any Court or Tribunal to provide Law Access any information requested in order to assist Law Access to assess this Application.
Full Name*
Signature*
Comments
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Apply for Legal Help – Not for Profit (NFP)

Step 1 of 8

Completing the application form

Our assessment process

Our referral process

Organisation details

Details of your matter continued

Details of your matter continued

Details of your dispute

Details of the other party

Court proceedings

Your organisation's financial details

Detailed statement regarding your matter (NFPs)

Please include the following:

Declaration by not-for-profit applicant

B. I hereby AUTHORISE Law Access to provide any information set out in this application (including, any document provided to Law Access with respect to the association’s application) to:

C. I hereby AUTHORISE and REQUEST any lawyers who have acted for the association, the Legal Aid Commission and any Court or Tribunal to provide Law Access any information requested in order to assist Law Access to assess this Application.