Civil matter panels
There are two panels in relation to civil matters. The eligibility criteria to become a member of each panel are set out on this page. The links below will take you to the names of private practitioners who are currently members of each panel:
- Civil Law Panel
- Civil Law - Veterans Panel
Grants of aid relating to applications for restraining orders involving allegations of family violence (including responding to applications) are treated as a family law matter and can only be assigned to practitioners on the Restraining Order Panel.
Civil Law Panel
Practitioners on this panel can be assigned grants of aid in relation to civil law matters (other than veterans’ matters). Applicants must demonstrate that they have:
- a current practising certificate
- three years’ post-admission experience as a civil lawyer
- experience in a range of civil law matters, particularly in the area/s of medical negligence, criminal injuries and workers compensation.
- a high level of advocacy, negotiation and litigation skills in civil law
- completed Legal Aid WA's Private Practitioners' Cultural Awareness training
- completed Legal Aid WA’s A Panel Practitioner’s Guide to Legal Aid Western Australia training, and
- the ability to communicate effectively with Legal Aid WA clients.
Civil Law - Veterans Panel
Practitioners on this panel can be assigned grants of aid in relation to veterans’ matters. Applicants must demonstrate that they:
- meet the criteria for membership of the Civil Law Panel, and
- have experience in veterans’ matters.
Reviewed: 11 December 2023