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Applying for aid for a client

How do you apply?

Lawyers apply for legal aid on behalf of their client.

All applications are submitted online using our electronic lodgement system.

Legal firms who do legal aid work need to be registered to use the online system.

How do you register for electronic lodgement?

For details on how to register contact your nearest Legal Aid office or send us an email.

Once a legal firm is registered they will be sent full access details for electronic lodgement.

What are the guidelines for assessing applications?

Our grants officers apply the Tasmania Legal Aid Guidelines for Grants of Aid to assess applications.

How long does it take to get the result of an application?

Applications are usually processed within 7 business days and the grants officer's decision will be sent via email to the legal firm.


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Last updated: 30/03/2023