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 Where can I contact a volunteer lawyer? Visit the Legal Practice Council website to find out how to file a complaint and download the application form. You can also contact the following organizations for help from a pro bono lawyer: ProBono.Org: They facilitate the provision of free legal services to the poor through pro bono private lawyers. Human Rights Defenders: It provides free legal advice to vulnerable, marginalized and impoverished individuals and communities, foreign and South African, victims of unlawful violations of their constitutional rights. For more information, please contact: If you are entitled to legal aid and Legal Aid SA agrees to represent you, the service is completely free of charge and you are not responsible for any costs involved. We provide professional legal advice and representation to those who cannot afford it. When a referral is made to a pro bono lawyer, the client is only responsible for the cost of expenses (actual expenses), such as sheriff`s fees, and the lawyer does not charge a fee for work done and legal services. Family Law Clinic: You are an NGO that provides free legal advice in family law. They support families in matters related to domestic issues such as: South African Labour Law Society: They provide quality counselling services and limited legal services in labour law to those who do not have access to justice. Fatima Rustin Email: westerncape@saslaw.org.za Opening hours: Cape Town: Friday 09:00 to 14:00 They also help in all other areas of family disputes that require legal advice and/or resolution. For more information, please contact: Women`s Legal Centre: This is a non-profit legal centre that provides free legal advice and legal support for advocacy campaigns of other organizations. For further information, please contact: Cape Town Office Address: 7th Floor Constitution House, 124 Adderley Str.

Articling students will be exposed to legal research and litigation and are expected to assist in preparing legal briefs, preparing legal opinions, interviewing clients, and assisting the LRC in preparing applications and actions. The LRC also accepts internship applications from students or professionals with an interest and/or experience in fundraising, communications, marketing, management, accounting, social science research or a similar field. Non-legal interns help in an area that best matches their expertise. Visit our self-help portal for advice, information and advice on various legal issues Family Law Clinics: Somerset West Address: 3 Griselda Close, Somerset West Tel. : 021 851 5504 Fax: 021 851 7506 E-mail: somerset@familylawclinic.org.za Macassar clinic Tel: 021 851 5504 Fax: 021 851 7506 Email: macassar@familylawclinic.org.za Cape Town Tel: 021 851 5504 Fax: 021 894 5051 E-mail: capetown@familylawclinic.org.za Paarl Cell: 072 804 5210 Email: michelle@familylawclinic.org.za We are specialized in cheetahs and are very proud of our breeding project. We are home to over 30 cheetahs (including king cheetahs), a pack of 8 African wild dogs and other wildlife. Tune in to @AlexFMRadio891 (89.1 FM) starting at 11am today to hear Matimba Hlungwane, supervising lawyer at Alexandra`s local Legal Aid office, proudly talk about legal succession#KnowYourRights #legalaidsa To qualify for free legal aid, a person must pass a “means test” (a maximum monthly income or no income) and have a legal problem with income. You will be referred by the Council of Legal Practice to a lawyer who will assist you free of charge (pro bono).

If you are suspected of having committed a crime, or if a judge has to decide a dispute between you and another person or company, you will need legal assistance. Reliable legal advice and support can be an overwhelming task, as standard legal fees range from R1,500 to R2,500 per hour. If you can`t afford a lawyer, there are various legal organisations in South Africa that support those entitled to free legal aid when faced with criminal and civil cases. For more information or advice, please contact the nearest Legal Aid Commission offices (also called justice centres) or one of the following legal aid clinics: CONNECT @vowfm (FM 88.1) Tonight from 7:25 pm to hear the head of the local office of Legal Aid SA Tembisa, Elizabeth Nieuwoudt, if tow trucks can tow your car without your permission 🚗 #KnowYourRights pride#legalaidsa Legal Aid South Africa bases its mandate on: Article 35 of the Constitution. 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.

-Experience or interest in legal and legal work -Strong communication and collaboration skills to interact with clients and other interns -Ability to multi-task and ability to prioritize multiple projects and appointment letters -Basic computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Word and Excel) -Ability to work in a team -Strong organizational skills -Experience abroad a plus SKIP TO @AlexFMRadio891 (89. 1 FM) TODAY from 11 a.m. to hear from Matimba Hlungwane, supervising lawyer of Legal Aid SA Alexandra`s local office discusses legal succession #KnowYourRights Proudly #legalaidsa We provide professional legal advice and representation to those who cannot afford it. If a referral is made to a pro bono attorney, the client is only responsible for the cost of the fees (actual costs), as The sheriff`s fees, in charge, and the attorney do not charge fees for work done and legal services. To be entitled to free legal assistance, a person must be means-tested (maximum monthly income or no income) and have a legal problem with the benefit. You will be referred by the Council of Legal Practice to a lawyer who will assist you free of charge (pro bono). We are specialized in cheetahs and are very proud of our breeding project. We are home to over 30 cheetahs (including king cheetahs), a pack of 8 African wild dogs and other wildlife. To apply for a legal or non-legal internship at one of LRC`s offices (Durban, Johannesburg, National, Makhanda or Cape Town), please send the following to interninfo@lrc.org.za Over the years, the LRC has hosted legal and non-legal volunteers or interns from around the world. The LRC accepts applications from students who have completed at least one year (preferably two years) of their legal or other studies. Interns who apply for and receive an internship outside of South Africa are considered volunteers.

Tune in to @vowfm (88.1 FM) tonight from 7:25pm to meet the head of the local office of Legal Aid SA Tembisa, Adv.