The Clearing House will examine all applications for pro bono legal assistance. Applications that meet the Clearing House’s eligibility criteria will be referred on to a network of Community Legal Centres and law firms. If a lawyer accepts a matter through this process, he or she will contact the applicant directly and arrange to take the matter on. Before commencing any work on the matter, he or she will also discuss what expenses (if any) the applicant is likely to incur.
the PBCH will assist applicants in respect of two types of matters:
(a) “public interest” law matters that affect a significant number of people or that raise a matter
of broad public concern, which should be addressed for the common good; and
(b) “private interest” law matters that have reasonable prospects of success.
You may be eligible for assistance from the Clearing House if you are a not-for-profit organisation or individual or community group whose purpose is primarily charitable and you can demonstrate an appropriate financial need.

T: (02) 6274 0300 to make an appointment for an interview.  All interviews are conducted on a Monday morning (except when the Monday is a public holiday.  Interviews will then be conducted either on a Friday or a Tuesday).