YELC CRITERIA

Before accepting a request for assistance under either stream, YELC will need to be satisfied that an applicant is either:

• A not for profit organisation which assists disadvantaged or marginalised groups, in-line with the objectives of YELC and ENYA.

• A young person, between the ages of 15-25, who can demonstrate the need for legal assistance, who is unable to obtain Legal Aid and who cannot afford the services of a lawyer at the applicable professional charging rate.

• A person in business who can demonstrate the need for legal assistance and could not, but for this service, afford to engage the services of a lawyer at the applicable professional charging rate.

• Please note that no age limits apply to the Enterprise Stream.

YELC will also consider whether taking on a matter would duplicate the efforts of a more appropriate service. If YELC is unable to accept a client on this basis, we will make every effort to refer clients on.

In-line with the criteria mentioned above, YELC will take the following matters into consideration:

• A client’s financial position.
• The likelihood of success in litigious matters.
• The availability of resources to effectively handle a matter.
• The availability of a YELC solicitor with the appropriate level of expertise.
• Whether a conflict of interest exists.