Pro Bono Costs
Pro bono costs are like ordinary legal costs, but where a party had free legal representation. If a civil case is won with pro bono help, pro bono costs can be ordered by the court, or included in settlements.
The costs cover any period when free representation was provided, and the amount is based on what a paying client would recover. The legislation (s.194 Legal Services Act 2007) requires the costs to be paid to the prescribed charity, the Access to Justice Foundation.
The Foundation then distributes the money to agencies and projects that give free legal help to those in need.
To see the latest press release on pro bono costs and why lawyers have been missing out on using them click here.
Want to know how to get a pro bono costs order?
Specific quick guides are available:
- For advocates (how to seek at court)
- For solicitors and law firms (how to use in litigation)
- For pro bono and advice agencies
- What to do after an order is made
You can print your own flyer or poster.
You can find additional material and additional links on the Access to Justice Foundation's website.