A litigant's cognitive difficulties and speech impediment resulting from injury, which prevent clear and coherent oral argument, can justify a pro bono referral under UCPR r 7.36 in the interests of the administration of justice, even where the merits of the case are not obviously strong. The benefit to the Court of having oral argument presented by counsel is a relevant consideration.
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