Support LawRight
Each year, LawRight supports the Queensland legal profession to deliver around 30,000 hours of pro bono work. Here are some ways that you can support LawRight.
Become a LawRight member
Firms and barristers who are LawRight members participate in pro bono work and support access to justice through a membership fee. Read more about membership.
Deliver strategic pro bono through LawRight
Law firms deliver strategic pro bono work by participating in LawRight’s Court & Tribunal Services, Community & Health Justice Partnerships, Pro Bono Connect and Queensland Law Society referral scheme, Read more…
Barristers contribute depending on their specialty and capacity, providing advices, mediation, repesentation and supporting LawRight’s Court & Tribunal Services, Pro Bono Connect and Bar Association Qld referral scheme, Read more…
Government and corporate legal units can partner with LawRight to do pro bono work. All work is covered by LawRight’s professional indemnity insurance and arrangements can be made for practitioners without practising certificates. Read more…
Individual volunteering or employment with LawRight
Law students support pro bono work and gain valuable experience by participating in student clinics or volunteering at our services. Read more about opportunities for students.
Lawyers generally participate in LawRight throught their firms, but lawyers who are retired or on a career-break may volunteer “in-house” at LawRight, helping staff to coordinate programs and assess client requests. Read more.
LawRight has around 30 staff, including lawyers and admins. Positions are advertised here and on our social media accounts. Read more.
Become a Friend of LawRight
Friends of LawRight support our ongoing work by committing to three annual donations of $1,000. Read more about their contributions and how you can help.