- Acknowledgements
- Using precedents
- Pro bono policies
- Pro bono policy — short form [Word Doc, 62 KB]
- Pro bono policy — long form [Word Doc, 65 KB]
- Pro bono policy — small firm [Word Doc, 62 KB]
- Letters of engagement
- Letter of engagement [Word Doc, 61 KB]
- Letter of engagement — costs agreement [Word Doc, 78 KB]
- Secondment agreements
- Secondment agreement — secondee, firm & host [Word Doc, 59 KB]
- Secondment agreement — firm & host [Word Doc, 62 KB]
- Memorandum of understanding
- Memorandum of understanding — fixed term partnership with community organisation [Word Doc, 61 KB]
- Memorandum of understanding — clinic project [Word Doc, 60 KB]
- Evaluation templates
- Project evaluation template [Word Doc, 61 KB]
- Theory of Change Template [Word Doc, 58 KB]
APPENDIX 2: AUSTRALIAN PRO BONO BEST PRACTICE GUIDE
- What is best practice in pro bono? [PDF, 437 KB]
- What is best practice in pro bono? (abbreviated version) [PDF, 301 KB]
Appendix 1: Precedents
Using precedents
These precedents have been developed to reflect best practice in pro bono. Use the precedents that best reflect the firm’s size, structure, systems, organisational culture and policies. Precedents should also be adapted as necessary to comply with the firm’s house style and terminology.
The Centre welcomes feedback on the usefulness and ease of use of these precedents, especially from firms in the early stages of developing a formal pro bono program.
If you’re having trouble downloading the below documents, please try using a different browser. If the problem persists, we would be grateful if you contact the Centre at info@probonocentre.org.au.
These precedents were reviewed in 2022 by the Australian Pro Bono Centre with the generous assistance of various firms, as acknowledged at the beginning of each precedent document. The Centre acknowledges and is grateful for the generous contributions of all those who assisted with the 2022 refresh of the Australian Pro Bono Manual.
Pro bono policies
- Pro bono policy — short form [Word Doc, 25 KB]
- Pro bono policy — long form [Word Doc, 25 KB]
- Pro bono policy — small firm [Word Doc, 25 KB]
Letters of engagement
- Letter of engagement [Word Doc, 25 KB]
- Letter of engagement — costs agreement [Word Doc, 25 KB]
Secondment agreements
- Secondment agreement — firm and host organisation [Word Doc, 80 KB]
- Letter to secondee from firm [Word Doc, 85 KB]
Memorandum of understanding
- Memorandum of understanding — fixed term relationship between a firm and a community organisation [Word Doc, 77 KB]
- Memorandum of understanding — clinic project [Word Doc, 77 KB]
Evaluation templates
- Project evaluation template [Word Doc, 25 KB]
- Guide to building an evaluation tool [Word Doc, 25 KB]
Appendix 2: Australian Pro Bono Best Practice Guide
- What is best practice in pro bono? [PDF, 437 KB]
- What is best practice in pro bono? (abbreviated version) [PDF, 301 KB]