When applying for a pro bono referral under UCPR r 7.36, the substantive proceedings must have reasonable prospects of success. The pro bono scheme is not intended to provide a second or third opinion on merits where legal aid has already been refused on that basis. The availability of contingency fee arrangements with private practitioners is a relevant consideration in assessing whether the applicant's inability to obtain representation reflects the merits of the case.
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