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Legal Assistance for the community
The Bar Association has a scheme under which a person may obtain legal assistance from members of the Bar. It is called the Legal Assistance Referral Scheme (LARS).



About LARS
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How does it work?

spiral The LARS approach to facilitating legal assistance
The consideration and referral of an application for legal assistance under LARS is a matter entirely within the discretion of the association. It must not be assumed that an applicant will automatically receive assistance under LARS simply because he or she does not fall within any of the specific exclusions to the scheme. Each application is considered carefully by the association and a decision to grant assistance is a discretionary one.

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Consideration of an application and exercise of the council’s discretion is a three stage process.Learn More >>
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    What about the barrister's fees?
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picThe barrister & applicant are free to enter into a retainer and fee disclosure agreement directly (or with the applicant’s solicitor) which must comply with the Legal Profession Act.