What is Legal Aid SA?
We provide professional legal advice and representation to those who can’t afford it
How can I get legal aid?
It is important that we make sure the people we help need our assistance the most
Do I qualify for legal aid?
We perform a Means Test to determine if you qualify for legal aid assistance
How can we help you?
Visit our Get Help section for more information on how we can help you
Selfhelp Portal
Visit our Selfhelp Portal for guides, information and advice on different legal matters
Media Centre
Our Media Centre contains media updates, press releases, speeches and publications
Work at Legal Aid SA
Visit our Career Portal to find out more about working at Legal Aid SA
Legal Aid SA Tenders
Vendor forms, supplier information and tender information is available in our Tenders section
African Network on Legal Aid
If you need more information on legal aid in Africa, visit this section
Lodge a Complaint
Unhappy with our service?
Lodge a complaint here
Find our Offices
View and find all our offices countrywide in
our Find Us section
Need Legal Advice?
Visit this section for our Advice Line information or to request our Advice team to contact you
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It's National Wills Week! From 14-18 September 2026, you can visit your nearest Legal Aid SA office and have a basic will drafted, for free!Here is information on Wills Week in the Northern Cape - aside from Legal Aid SA offices participating in National Wills Week, you can also visit the Kimberley Master's Office (Don Pablo Office Park, 73 George Street, Kimberley) on Friday, 18 September from 9am to 2pm. If you have any questions about wills or estate planning, you can call our toll-free Legal Aid Advice Line on 0800 110 110, available weekdays from 7am-7pm.If you cannot call, you can send a Please Call Me to 079 835 7179 and we will call you back.You can also read more about the administration of estates on our Selfhelp Portal and download a basic will template: legal-aid.co.za/2018/09/26/drafting-o#KnowYourRightsYourRi#willsweek2026lsWeek2026!#legalaidsalegalaidsa
It's National Wills Week! From 14-18 September 2026, you can visit your nearest Legal Aid SA office and have a basic will drafted, for free! Here is information on Wills Week in the Western Cape, with details of where you can get assistance in different parts of the province - aside from Legal Aid SA offices participating in National Wills Week, there are several outreach events taking place this week at Community Centres, Magistrate's Courts and Law Clinics. If you have any questions about wills or estate planning, you can call our toll-free Legal Aid Advice Line on 0800 110 110, available weekdays from 7am-7pm. If you cannot call, you can send a Please Call Me to 079 835 7179 and we will call you back. You can also read more about the administration of estates on our Selfhelp Portal and download a basic will template: legal-aid.co.za/2018/09/26/drafting-o#KnowYourRightsYourRi#willsweek2026lsWeek2026! #legalaidsalegalaidsa
PLEASE NOTE: The Legal Aid SA website is experiencing heavy traffic. This is affecting the speed and accessibility of the CA application page. We appreciate your interest in the Future Attorneys Recruitment Programme and request your patience when submitting your application.A reminder that applications will be accepted until midnight on Friday, 25 September 2026.For more information, visit: legal-aid.co.za/future-attorneys-recruitment-programme-candidate-attorney-frequently-asked-questi...
It's National Wills Week! From 14-18 September 2026, you can visit your nearest Legal Aid SA office and have a basic will drafted, for free! Details of our offices are available on our website: legal-aid.co.za/find-us/If you have any questions about wills or estate planning, you can call our toll-free Legal Aid Advice Line on 0800 110 110, available weekdays from 7am-7pm. If you cannot call, you can send a Please Call Me to 079 835 7179 and we will call you back. You can also read more about the administration of estates on our Selfhelp Portal and download a basic will template: legal-aid.co.za/2018/09/26/drafting-of-wil#KnowYourRightsights #willsweek2026k2026! Pro#legalaidsaaidsa
PLEASE NOTE: Legal Aid SA's Future Attorneys Recruitment Programme will be open for applications for 10 days - from 9am on Monday, 14 September until midnight on Friday, 25 September 2026.Learn more at: legal-aid.co.za/future-attorneys-recruitment-programme-candidate-attorney-frequently-asked-questi...