| (1) | To make provision for a scheme by which legal practices and advocates and solicitors can provide pro bono non-litigation commercial legal advice to charities, non-profit organisations and voluntary welfare organisations. |
| (2) | To facilitate, promote, support and encourage a sustainable commitment to pro bono work within the legal profession in Singapore. |
To qualify for Project LAW HELP, the organisation must meet the following minimum criteria:
| (1) | Be a charity/voluntary welfare organisation / non-profit organisation in Singapore with an objective to meet community concerns or needs; |
| (2) | Be in need of legal advice that does not involve court proceedings; and |
| (3) | Have limited or no financial resources to pay for such legal advice.
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As of Feb 2006:
M/s Christopher Bridges, Gray LLC, M/s Harry Elias Partnership, Keystone Law Corporation, M/s Kishan & V Suria, M/s Lau & Gur, M/s Leonard Loo & Partners, M/s N K Rajarh, M/s Ong Tay & Partners, M/s Rodyk & Davidson, M/s Sobhraj Tay Low Subra & Teo
All Saints Home, Caregivers Counselling Welfare Association, Singapore Anti-Narcotics Association(SANA), Teen Challenge, Wayang Warehouse, Woodlands Social Centre, Knights of Our Heartlands
For further information on how to apply for pro bono legal advice or to volunteer as a law practice, email projectlawhelp or call the Society's Director of Community Relations at Tel No. 6532 3105.