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Pro-bono partners

Capacity at WLSWA is boosted via the generous pro-bono support from private firms. Types of pro-bono work provided to WLSWA include:

  • The fortnightly Property Law Clinic to address the unmet need of post-separation property matters
  • Drafting Response Affidavits and Memorandum preparation for Protection and Care matters
  • Assisting in Criminal Injuries Compensation applications
  • Drafting other court documents as needed
  • Reviewing governance process and preparing induction manual for Board of Directors
  • Undertaking research projects including policy and practice reviews
  • Providing advice and assisting with preparation of submissions
  • WA Bar representation for lengthy or particularly complex matters
  • Facilitating linkages with other private legal providers who are interesting in supporting the work of WLSWA

Our pro-bono partners who are very grateful for include, Ashurst, Barry Nilsson, Carr & Co, Clayton Utz, DCH Legal Group, Culshaw Miller Lawyers, Gilbert + Tobin, Gilchrist Connell, Hall and Wilcox, HHG Legal Group, HWL Ebsworth, K & L Gates, Kim Wilson & Co Family Lawyers, Lavan, McKinsey Consulting, Piddington Society and De Roberto Legal.

The latest news & insights

The Law Report: Reforming sexual assault law in Australia

8 August 2024 News

Women’s Legal Service WA’s CEO Jennie Gray joined this week’s The Law Report on ABC Radio National where the conversation was about much needed reforms to sexual violence in Australia. The interview was hosted by internationally renowned author (and previously human rights lawyer) Suzie Miller, whose text Prima Facie has proved incredibly important for raising awareness about the barriers to …

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National Homelessness Week 2024

7 August 2024 News

Monday 5 August marked the start of National Homelessness Week, with the 2024 theme of Homelessness Action Now. Homelessness, and the significant risk to safety this poses, is one the most prevalent adversities that the women that Women’s Legal Service WA work with are facing. With new stats from REIWA showing that WA’s median house price has risen 11.3% since …

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