Institutions

National centre supporting pro bono legal work through research, practical guides, policy and sector collaboration. It administers the National Pro Bono Target and a professional indemnity scheme for eligible projects, publishes Pro Bono Voco and maintains resources for firms and in-house lawyers. It does not provide legal advice or representation.

Type of body

Not-for-profit centre

Independent national peak body for the community legal sector. It supports member services through accreditation, data tools, insurance arrangements, national networks, conferences and a jobs board, alongside policy advocacy and research. It does not provide legal services directly to the public.

Type of body

Specialist association

Legal-service charity working with pro bono lawyers to assist people and not-for-profit organisations. Programmes include Homeless Law, Seniors Law, Self-representation Law, Connections and Not-for-profit Law, alongside digital tools and practitioner resources. In September 2026 it announced a planned merger with JusticeNet, with implementation expected before year-end.

Type of body

Not-for-profit legal service

The peak body for community legal centres, which operates a national listing of PLT placements at community legal centres.

Type of body

Peak body — community legal centres

The peak body representing the eight state and territory legal aid commissions.

Type of body

Specialist association