Private practitioners applying for Legal Aid

If you would like to apply for a grant of legal aid on behalf of a client you will need to provide the following documents.

Criminal matters

• Completed legal aid application signed by your client
• Brief cover letter outlining request for grant of aid and advising of any future court date(s)
• Supporting financial documents:
  • 3 months of bank statements for all accounts held in your client’s name
  • 3 most recent pay slips (if applicable)
  • partner’s financial documents or a signed Consent to contact financially associated person form if in custody (if applicable)
• Any relevant court documents (ie. DVO, charges, etc).

Family matters

• Completed legal aid application signed by your client
• Letter of merit
• Financial documents:
  • 3 months of bank statements for all accounts held in your client’s name
  • 3 most recent pay slips (if applicable)
  • partner’s financial documents or a signed Consent to contact financially associated person form if in custody (if applicable)
• Any relevant court documents (ie DVO, previous Orders)
• Completed Client Assessment Sheet
• Completed Property Preparation Form (if applicable)

CINOP (Child in need of protection)

• Completed legal aid application signed by your client
• Summary of court proceedings
• Any relevant court documents (ie. DVO, previous orders, etc.)

Civil matters

• Completed legal aid application signed by your client
• Letter of merit
• Financial documents
  1. 3 months of bank statements for all accounts held in your client’s name
  2. 3 most recent pay slips (if applicable)
  3. Centrelink income statement (if applicable)
  4. Partner’s financials (if applicable)