This section of Homeless Law in Practice is for pro bono lawyers who work with Justice Connect Homeless Law and contains Homeless Law’s Policies and Procedures Manual together with key precedents.
Our comprehensive policies and procedures provide a practical guide to the operation of Homeless Law and the steps that need to be taken when running a Homeless Law file. Homeless Law lawyers should be familiar with the content of the Homeless Law Policies and Procedures Manual and it should be your first point of reference for any queries regarding a Homeless Law matter.
The Homeless Law Policies and Procedures Manual sets out key information about attending clinics, conducting casework and working with clients, including:
Client eligibility;
Professional standards and supervision;
Checklists and tips for clinic lawyers;
Opening and closing files;
Using our online database, Dynamics;
Managing client behaviour;
Clinic lawyer roles; and
Supporting clients with non legal issues.
In addition this section contains a range of essential precedents for conducting Homeless Law file work.