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Discover FAQs, helpful guides, and ready-to-use templates crafted to empower clients, lawyers, and partners as they navigate legal processes with clarity and assurance.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. For Clients & Individuals

1. Who assesses if you are qualified for free legal service?  Sino ang nag‑aassess kung qualified ka for free legal service?

A lawyer will assess if you qualify for free legal service. Please bring a signed Qualified Beneficiary Form and the required documents to a lawyer. If you are qualified, he will notarize the Qualified Beneficiary Form and complete a Covered Lawyer’s Certification stating that he has assessed you and confirmed your eligibility.

After this, another lawyer will provide the actual free legal service once your qualification has been certified.

Isang lawyer ang mag‑aassess kung pasok ka sa free legal service. Dalhin mo ang signed Qualified Beneficiary Form at mga required documents sa lawyer. Kapag qualified ka, siya ang mag‑no‑notarize ng form at gagawa ng Covered Lawyer’s Certification na nagsasabing in‑assess ka niya at qualified ka.  Pagkatapos nito, ibang lawyer naman ang magbibigay ng mismong free legal service.

2. What if there’s no lawyer for me?

If none of the volunteer lawyers are able to handle the Client’s concern, the client may be referred to the Public Attorney’s Office (PAO) for appropriate assistance. Our network is still continually growing.

2. For Lawyers & Volunteers

1. Why should I join ConsultALawyer?

A lawyer will assess ConsultALawyer gives you a meaningful way to extend your legal practice beyond the traditional office—by making justice more accessible while maintaining professional integrity and flexibility.

By joining, you can:

Serve more people who need legal guidance – including individuals who may not otherwise have access to timely or affordable legal advice.
Practice on your own terms – choose your availability, preferred practice areas, and the types of cases you want to handle.
Be part of a trusted, purpose-driven platform – ConsultALawyer is built to support ethical practice, data privacy, and clear client–lawyer boundaries.
Expand your professional reach – connect with clients online, strengthen your visibility, and build credibility through a structured and secure system.
Contribute to access to justice efforts – your expertise helps bridge gaps in legal awareness and early legal intervention.

Together, we take a collaborative step toward a more accessible and responsive legal system.

2. How does Sterling support its partner lawyers?

Through the ConsultALawyer platform, STERLING Solutions & Technologies Asia offers lawyers a meaningful way to practice with purpose — by serving communities, fulfilling the Supreme Court’s 60-hour pro bono requirement, and expanding their professional reach through our platform.

3. Can law students or interns volunteer?

Absolutely. We accept volunteers and student interns to provide administrative support and to help organize free legal aid activities in the community. Sterling partners with universities to provide internship and mentorship programs for law students who want to gain real-world experience in community legal service. Interested students can inquire through our Contact Us page or via their university coordinator.

Tumatanggap po kami ng mga volunteers at student interns para magbigay ng administrative support at tumulong mag‑organize ng mga libreng legal aid activities sa komunidad.

Can’t find what you’re looking for?

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Reach out to inquiry@consultalawyer.com.ph for further assistance and direct inquiries.

Free Legal Resources

The Supreme Court Unified Legal Aid Service Website

Our official resource for the Unified Legal Aid Service (ULAS).

Access the latest FAQs for clients seeking free legal assistance (in English and Tagalog) and for lawyers, along with the official ULAS rules and the complete ULAS manual—all in one place.

Ito ang opisyal na sanggunian para sa Unified Legal Aid Service (ULAS). Matatagpuan dito ang pinakabagong FAQs para sa mga nangangailangan ng libreng serbisyong legal (sa English at Tagalog) at para sa mga abogado, pati na rin ang mga opisyal na alituntunin ng ULAS at ang kumpletong manwal ng ULAS—lahat ay nasa isang website.

Downloadable Forms & Documents

Access templates, forms, and guides to support legal processes — for both clients and lawyers.

For Clients

Qualified Beneficiary Declaration and Certification Forms

Download Form

For Lawyers

Covered Lawyer’s Certification (CLC)