2. Conduct simple legal research

2.11. Types of Legal Services

There are different types of legal service providers in our community. Some are run with private money like a business, such as a law firm or a lawyer in private practice. Others are funded by the State or Federal Government such as Community Legal Centres or Aboriginal Legal Services. These services are subjected to cyclical reviews and secure funding for fixed periods of time. There are also specialist government departments such as the Legal Aid Commission, the Crown Solicitor’s Office or the Department of Public Prosecutions that are funded by the relevant Government. Legal research is an essential part of the work done in all these organisations.