The Law Foundation Of South Australia Incorporated
Tips for Applicants
Apply during the bi-annual grant rounds (31 March and 30 September) or annual fellowship round (30 September). Ensure your application directly aligns with their focus areas—legal research, legal education, or community legal services—and review the published Rules and Guidelines thoroughly before applying. For fellowships, emphasis is placed on graduates of the University of Adelaide Law School pursuing prestigious international legal studies.
Giving Philosophy
The foundation values projects that promote legal research in law reform, education and training of legal practitioners, and legal education for the broader community. It selects recipients based on alignment with its published Rules and Guidelines, with particular emphasis on legal scholarship, service to the legal profession, and provision of legal services to the community. Fellowships are awarded to outstanding law graduates for postgraduate study at renowned international institutions.
Notable Grants
ACNC Financial History
| Year | Grants Given | Revenue | Total Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | $468K | $1.7M | $10.8M | $10.6M |
| FY2022 | $540K | $1.2M | $9.6M | $9.3M |
| FY2021 | $307K | $893K | $9.0M | $8.7M |
| FY2020 | $318K | $1.1M | $9.3M | $9.0M |
| FY2019 | $830K | $1.6M | $9.0M | $8.5M |
| FY2018 | $631K | $1.1M | $8.4M | $7.9M |
| FY2017 | $509K | $966K | $8.3M | $7.9M |
| 7yr total | $3.6M | Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements | ||