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August 5, 2024
Reps. Scanlon and Fitzpatrick Introduce House Resolution to Recognize 50th Anniversary of LSC
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July 29, 2024
More than Half of Americans Mistakenly Think They Have a Right to an Attorney in All Civil Cases
November 18, 2024
VA Secretary McDonough Joins LSC for Virtual Forum on Supporting Veterans with Substance Use Disorder
The 成人抖阴 (LSC) is hosting a virtual forum focused on the importance of holistic support for veterans, particularly those dealing with substance use disorder (SUD). It will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 19 from noon-1:15 p.m. ET on Zoom.
November 12, 2024
Talk Justice, an LSC Podcast: How Collaboration Powers Legal Aid鈥檚 Hurricane Response
Legal aid staff in Florida, Georgia and North Carolina discuss their wide-ranging hurricane response efforts on the聽latest episode of LSC's 鈥淭alk Justice鈥 podcast.
November 12, 2024
Talk Justice: Episode 94
Legal aid staff in Florida, Georgia and North Carolina discuss their wide-ranging hurricane response efforts on Talk Justice. In the wake of devastating hurricanes in the southeast, legal aid organizations are mobilizing to provide emergency assistance and recovery services. The legal aid providers stress the importance of legal services becoming engrained in the disaster response ecosystem so that other recovery organizations know to refer people to legal aid, and legal aid knows where to refer clients with non-legal issues.
November 11, 2024
LSC Board Chair John G. Levi Releases Veterans Day Statement
LSC Board of Directors Chair John G. Levi released the following statement in observance of Veterans Day, 2024.
October 24, 2024
Talk Justice: Episode 93
Experts discuss the professionalization of pro bono legal services on Talk Justice. Pro bono work is often thought of as a side project that lawyers perform, but legal aid organizations that can rely on full-time staff have increased opportunities to expand services and provide more intensive client service through pro bono. A growing number of people and firms are making pro bono their full-time occupations and bringing professionalism to this area of legal practice.
October 24, 2024
Gov. Barnes, Justice Colvin to Speak at LSC鈥檚 Atlanta Access to Justice Forum and Pro Bono Service Awards Reception
The 成人抖阴 (LSC) will welcome Georgia Supreme Court Justice Verda Colvin, former Governor Roy Barnes and members of the Georgia legal community to a forum and reception on Monday, October 28.
October 22, 2024
Talk Justice, an LSC Podcast: The Benefits of Professionalizing Pro Bono
Experts discuss the professionalization of pro bono legal services on the latest episode of LSC鈥檚 鈥淭alk Justice鈥 podcast. Host Lee Rawles is joined by Sandhya Kidd, program counsel for pro bono innovation at LSC, and Kathryn Eidmann, president and CEO of Public Counsel, a nonprofit public interest law firm founded on a pro bono service model.
October 08, 2024
Talk Justice, an LSC Podcast: How Can Legal Aid Hold On to Good Attorneys?
Legal aid directors discuss their multi-faceted efforts to attract and retain high-quality attorneys and other staff on this episode of LSC's 鈥淭alk Justice鈥 podcast.
October 08, 2024
Talk Justice: Episode 92
Legal aid directors from Minnesota and Arkansas discuss their multi-faceted efforts to attract and retain high-quality attorneys and other staff on Talk Justice. It鈥檚 no secret that legal aid does not lead to the highest potential salaries in the profession. While legal aid has much to offer in terms of opportunities for high-impact, rewarding work, program directors must be creative to attract and retain staff with their limited resources.
September 30, 2024
LSC Awards $5.4 M for Legal Aid Pro Bono Programs
The 成人抖阴 (LSC) is awarding Pro Bono Innovation Fund (PBIF) grants totaling over $5.4 million to 21 legal aid organizations in 14 states.