Welcome to What Works. This is the second edition, published in 2016, and ought be read in that context. It includes a number of case studies which were compiled over the period from 2012 to 2016. Some of the referenced partnerships and projects have now evolved or come to an end. However, they still provide useful and relevant insights into pro bono practice. For most up-to-date guidance on pro bono practice, please consult the Australian Pro Bono Manual, which was refreshed in November 2022. |
PART 1: HOW TO USE THIS BOOK
- 1 What is in this book?
- 2 Who will find this book useful?
- 2.1 I am in the early stages of developing a pro bono practice (or growing an existing practice)
- 2.2 I am a small law firm or sole practitioner
- 2.3 I am a community legal centre or a not-for-profit organisation
- 2.4 I am an in-house/corporate lawyer
- 2.5 I am a government lawyer
- 2.6 I am an individual lawyer or barrister looking for opportunities to get involved
- 2.7 I am interested in pro bono in regional, rural and remote (RRR) areas
PART 2: THEMES ARISING FROM CONSULTATIONS
- 3 Importance of relationships and communication
- 4 Importance of developing a strong pro bono culture
- 5 Where pro bono resources should be directed: greatest need versus achievable goals
- 6 Size matters
- 7 Innovation
PART 3: UNDERSTANDING YOUR POTENTIAL PARTNER
- 8 Tips for planning and maintaining relationships
- 9 Pro bono referral schemes and organisations
- 10 Large law firms
- 11 Small law firms
- 12 Community legal centres
- 13 Non-legal not-for-profit organisations and charities
- 14 Barristers
- 15 In-house/corporate lawyers
- 16 Government lawyers
- 17 Individual volunteers
- 18 Law students
PART 4: MODELS OF PRO BONO LEGAL ASSISTANCE
- 19 Case referral
- 20 Clinics
- 21 Outreach
- 22 Secondments
- 22.1 Secondments: at a glance
- 22.2 Secondments: benefits
- 22.3 Secondments: challenges/limitations
- 22.4 Features of effective secondments
- 22.5 Case studies
- 22.5.1 Case study: North Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency and Ashurst
- 22.5.2 Case study: Kingsford Legal Centre and Herbert Smith Freehills
- 22.5.3 Case study: Employment Law Advocacy Scheme (Redfern Legal Centre, Marrickville Legal Centre, Caxton Legal Centre, Darwin Community Legal Service and Clayton Utz)
- 22.5.4 Case study: Street Law, Australian Government Solicitor and Clayton Utz (sessional secondments)
- 22.5.5 Case study: The Aged-care Rights Service (now Seniors Rights Service) and Sparke Helmore (sessional secondments)
- 22.5.6 Case study: Law Access and the Australian Government Solicitor
- 23 Fellowships
- 24 Co-counselling
- 25 ‘Secondary consults’ or ‘Phone a Friend’ assistance
- 26 Technology-based services: telephone, video conferencing, online and mobile technology
- 26.1 Technology-based services: at a glance
- 26.2 Technology-based services: benefits
- 26.3 Technology-based services: challenges/limitations
- 26.4 Features of effective technology-based services
- 26.5 Case study
- 26.6 Telephone advice
- 26.7 Case studies
- 26.8 Video-conferencing
- 26.9 Website
- 26.10 Email
- 26.11 Case study
- 27 Law reform and policy work
- 28 Assistance to non-legal not-for-profit organisations and charities
- 29 Community legal education
- 30 Non-legal assistance
- 31 International pro bono