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We would like to invite lawyers to contribute to our bi-weekly newsletters by writing an article of no more than 400 words (one page) on a current legal topic. Please inform the publisher of your interest margaret@probono.org.za ProBono.Org offers legal practitioners the opportunity to fulfill their obligations pro bono by referring clients for legal assistance. Visit our self-help portal for advice, information and advice on various legal issues To qualify for free legal assistance, a person must pass a “means test” (a maximum monthly income or no income) and have a legal problem with merit. You will be referred by the Council of Legal Practice to a lawyer who will assist you free of charge (pro bono). To celebrate Women`s Month, our Johannesburg office held a meeting on December 17. In August 2022, Constitution Hill held its annual Women`s Day event. This event specifically targeted the legal needs of women in the communities that are served by the community advisory offices we work with. Legal Aid SA is an independent statutory body created by the Legal Aid Act 2014 SA to provide legal aid to those who cannot afford it. Advice Line 0800110110 tune in tonight from 7:25pm on @vowfm (88.1 FM) to meet the head of the local office of Legal Aid SA Tembisa, Adv. Elizabeth Nieuwoudt, knowing if tow trucks can tow 🚗 your car without your permission #KnowYourRights pride #legalaidsa TUNE @AlexFMRadio891 (89.1 FM) TODAY starting at 11 a.m. to hear supervising lawyer Matimba Hlungwane from Alexandra`s local Legal Aid office discuss legal succession #KnowYourRights pride#legalaidsa lawyers in these legal services can offer free legal advice to people at low income, who have legal problems.
For some questions, they may refer you to another legal aid program or to a volunteer lawyer. These lawyers may not help you with criminal proceedings if you are trying to prosecute someone, or if you have an immigration problem. They cannot help solve problems in other states. Contact your nearest legal advice office to find out if you are eligible for legal advice. Legal aid in South Africa derives its mandate from Article 35 of the Constitution. For the purposes of this article, every person arrested, detained or accused shall have the right to a fair trial, including the right to have a lawyer engaged by and at the expense of the State. Legal Aid South Africa`s mission is to provide legal assistance to those who cannot afford legal representation. This includes the poor and vulnerable groups such as women, children and the rural poor. Legal Aid SA applies a “resource test” to see if you are qualified in terms of what you earn. For example, workers must earn less than R5,500 per month after tax deduction to qualify for legal aid. ProBono.Org builds bridges and bridges between the private legal sector and the legal needs of the poor in the public interest. We leverage the enormous expertise, power and strength of the South African Private Prosecutor`s Office for the cases and clients we identify.
Our existence is a response to the lack of access to justice for people in South Africa who are unable to pay for their own private legal representation. Article 34 of our Constitution, which gives everyone the right to have disputes decided by applying the law in a fair public trial before a court, or. Any other independent and impartial tribunal or forum is meaningless if a person does not have the means to be represented. ProBono.Org aims to create free and sufficient legal representation for all who need it. If a reference is made to a pro bono attorney, the client is only responsible for the cost of the (actual) fees, such as: The fees of the sheriff, responsible, and the attorney do not charge fees for work done and legal services. We provide professional legal advice and representation to those who cannot afford it. Many lawyers are willing to bring civil suits (e.g., personal injury and motor vehicle accidents) on a conditional basis (without profit or cost) for individuals who may not be eligible for pro bono assistance. This is subject to the provisions of the Contingency Fees Act. Ask your lawyer if they are working on a conditional basis. Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share in Linked In Share by email Every August, our country celebrates National Women`s Day, as we honour the women who marched to the Union Buildings on August 9, 1956. This is part of Women`s Month, which gives us the opportunity to pay tribute to the trailblazers who laid the groundwork for.
REMINDER – visit us and the @WLCCapeTown today from 11am for a webinar on attestations and intestate succession! #WillsWeek View and find all of our offices nationwide in our Find Us section. Visit the website of the Legal Practice Council at lpc.org.za/members-of-the-public/ South African Society for Labour Law (SASLAW): For labour law matters: www.saslaw.org.za/index.php/pro-bono ProBono.Org verifies, compares and refers clients to pro bono private lawyers. These are some of our services. Legal representation will ensure that the constitutional promise of access to justice is available to all. According to the Department of Social Development (DSD), more than 1,000 children in South Africa have been abandoned by their parents in the past two years. The main reason for abandoning children is poverty, which highlights socio-economic inequalities. Visit our career portal to find out more about working at Legal Aid SA. Supplier forms, supplier information and tender information can be found in our tendering section Our media library contains media updates, press releases, speeches and publications Every year, many people are forced to flee their home countries due to political unrest, of conflicts and wars. They flee in the hope of survival and a better future. However, being in a foreign country with little or nothing as a basis for rebuilding their lives is. It`s important that we make sure that the people we help need our help the most through ProBono.
Under an agreement with IIE Varsity College (VC), we offer their law students a week of hands-on experience in our offices in Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town during their final year. From 26. to 29. In July, the Johannesburg office received ten students.
