Pro Bono Practices and Opportunities in Australia

Published on 15 May 2019 This sheet gives an overview of rules that regulate the provision of pro bono legal services in Australia, as well as information on pro bono practices, pro bono culture, obstacles and chances.

Pro bono legal services are an important focus for Australian lawyers and law firms. Australia prides itself as a global pro bono leader; since 2007, a National Pro Bono Target has been used to encourage all Australian lawyers to complete at least 35 hours of pro bono legal services per year. Although pro bono legal services remain voluntary, the wide network of Australian organizations supporting the strategic delivery of pro bono legal services is providing increased access to justice for those in need.