How do I apply for a Legal Aid grant?

• You will need to fill in an application form.
  • These forms can be downloaded from the state or territory Legal Aid website or can be accessed from their offices or posted to you.
  • You do not necessarily need a lawyer to help you to complete the application form.
• Make sure you attach all the relevant documents.
• Submit the form to your state or territory’s Legal Aid office. This can usually be done by post, hand delivery or fax.
• After Legal Aid receives the application it will assess the application and decide to either make or refuse a grant of legal assistance.
• If the grant is made Legal Aid will send a letter to you confirming this.
• The letter will set out:
  • the offer of a grant of legal assistance;
  • any conditions or limitations on the grant of legal assistance;
  • the name of the lawyer or law firm that will handle your matter;
  • the date which the grant of legal assistance will begin if you accept the offer; and
  • information about applying for a review of the decision if you are unhappy with it such as if it contains certain conditions or limits that you think are unreasonable.