LIV Legal Assistance Scheme
The Scheme is a referral service that acts as a facilitator of pro bono legal assistance between the community and the private legal profession. It provides access to justice to those members of the community whom:
- Have meritorious legal problems
- Do not have sufficient funds to retain a solicitor
- Cannot obtain appropriate legal assistance from government funded bodies or community based organisations
The aim:
- To assist solicitors who perform pro bono for the Scheme by providing a dedicated assessment and referral service
- To make pro bono services more accessible for the public
The Scheme is administered by the Public Interest Law Clearing House (PILCH).
How to Apply
To be eligible for assistance applicants must meet the Scheme's criteria.
An outline of the criteria can be found in the Guide to the Application form below.
Application forms are also available from:
- The Legal Assistance Scheme ph: (03) 8636 4425
- Community Legal Centres
- The Law Institute of Victoria