Press Releases
January 15, 2026
Senate passes $540M for legal services in FY 2026
The U.S. Senate voted to provide $540 million for the Legal Services Corporation (LSC) for Fiscal Year 2026 as a part of the bipartisan minibus that includes the Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies appropriation. The U.S. House of Representatives passed the minibus January 8; President Donald Trump is expected to sign the bill.
January 13, 2026
New LSC podcast teases tech conference, emerging trends
On a new episode of “Talk Justice,” a podcast by the Legal Services Corporation (LSC), experts discussed notable topics expected at the upcoming Innovations in Technology Conference (ITC) and findings from a new justice tech report.
January 08, 2026
In bipartisan show of support, House passes $540M for legal services in FY 2026
The bipartisan minibus passed today by the U.S. House of Representatives includes the Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations bill for the Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies, which provides $540 million for the Legal Services Corporation (LSC). This money will support civil legal assistance for millions of Americans facing issues with housing instability, domestic violence and more.
December 23, 2025
Connecting with Faith Communities to Serve Those in Need
Leaders from faith organizations and mission-driven non-profits discuss the connections between faith communities and legal services on this“Talk Justice” podcast.
December 18, 2025
LSC Awards $4.2M in Technology Grants and Releases Tech Summit Report
The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) announced today that it is awarding 32 Technology Initiative Grants (TIG) totaling $4.2 million to organizations in 22 states. The TIG program awards special funding to legal services organizations to support innovative uses of technology and enhance their technical capacity. The awards are announced in tandem with a new LSC report, “The Next Frontier: Harnessing Technology to Close the Justice Gap.”
December 09, 2025
Creating New Pathways for DV Survivors to Access Legal Help
Innovative programs that leverage unlicensed practice of law reform to create new pathways to justice for domestic violence (DV) survivors were featured on the latest “Talk Justice” podcast, released today.
November 25, 2025
Talk Justice, an LSC Podcast: Building the Next Generation of Rural Lawyers
Programs that are creating a pipeline of new rural lawyers were featured on this episode of the “Talk Justice” podcast.
November 11, 2025
Talk Justice, an LSC Podcast: Why is Legal Aid Embracing AI Faster than Other Legal Professionals?
Legal technologists discussed a recent survey that found that legal aid attorneys are adopting AI at a faster rate than other legal professionals on LSC’s “Talk Justice” podcast.
November 11, 2025
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 2025.
October 27, 2025
New Report Exposes Rural Legal Access Crisis, Highlights Community Solutions
For millions of Americans living in rural communities, access to civil legal help is out of reach, according to a report released today by the Legal Services Corporation (LSC). The report, “Justice Where We Live: Promising Practices from Rural Communities,” is a first-of-its-kind exploration of the barriers rural Americans face in accessing legal help – and the community-driven solutions already making a difference.