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CAPE LAW SOCIETY
(Incorporated as The Law Society of the Cape of Good Hope)


PRO BONO (RULE 21)

 
 

DEFINITIONS ACCORDING TO RULE 21.1 OF THE CAPE LAW SOCIETY RULES:

 
"Pro Bono services shall include, but not be limited to, the delivery of advice, opinion or assistance in matters, falling within the professional competence of an attorney, to facilitate access to justice for those who cannot afford to pay, through recognised structures, approved in terms of sub rule 21.3 and identified in terms of sub rule 21.4.
 
  Recognised structures shall include, but not  be limited to, the office of the Registrars of the High Court when issuing in forma pauperis instructions, Legal i, small claims courts, community (non-commercial) advice offices, university clinics, non-government organisations, the office of the Inspectorate of Prisons, Circles and specialist committees of the Society etc., approved in terms of sub-rule 21.6 and identified in terms of sub rule 21.8."
   

 

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