Press Releases
July 15, 2026
Forum to explore how second chances strengthen Kentucky’s communities and economies
The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) will host a Forum on Increasing Access to Justice on Monday, July 20, bringing together leaders from the legal, business and nonprofit sectors to examine how civil legal services help remove barriers to employment and economic opportunity.
July 15, 2026
Kentucky legal leaders to be honored for advancing justice, volunteer service
The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) will recognize three Champions of Justice and four Pro Bono Service Award honorees at the Justice in Action reception in Louisville, Kentucky, on July 20. Attendees will hear remarks from Kentucky Supreme Court Justice Michelle M. Keller, who is one of the honorees.
July 14, 2026
Seniors are struggling with housing, experts at AARP and legal services say
A new podcast explores American’s desire to “age in place” amidst rising housing instability among seniors and how civil legal services can help.
June 30, 2026
Webinar to highlight services that help seniors facing abuse
An upcoming webinar on elder abuse will highlight the role that civil legal services organizations play in promoting the safety and well-being of older Americans nationwide. The Legal Services Corporation’s (LSC) Thursday webinar is part of an Elder Justice Month Awareness series, in partnership with members of the Elder Justice Coordinating Council (EJCC), which is under the Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Administration for Community Living.
June 17, 2026
New LSC Toolkit Aims to Increase Veterans’ Access to Civil Legal Services
The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) has released a new toolkit to help legal services providers, volunteer attorneys and community partners expand veterans’ access to legal help.
June 16, 2026
Ohio program ensures ‘No Wrong Door’ for families in need of assistance
A new podcast explores an Ohio county’s efforts to bring service providers together to ensure that families in crisis receive the help they need. The “No Wrong Door” model is already making big impacts in Washington County, Ohio, where the Family and Children First Council (WCFCFC) is building partnerships that raise awareness of community resources.
June 10, 2026
Program bringing law students to rural communities marks 10 years, 400 fellowships
RSLC began in 2016 with a class of 30 rural fellows spread across 27 nonprofit legal organizations. Through the combined efforts of LSC and EJW, the program has increased its footprint over time. This year, 50 student fellows are mobilizing in 42 rural organizations across 29 states and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
May 28, 2026
Buses bring lawyers to disaster-stricken communities
Talk Justice's newest episode spotlights "justice buses" in Florida, Louisiana and Oklahoma that bring legal help to communities in need.
May 14, 2026
House advances funding bill that would leave 2.8 million Americans without legal help
The House Appropriations Committee voted yesterday to approve legislation that includes a cut of more than 50% to the Legal Services Corporation’s (LSC) budget for Fiscal Year 2027. The bill provides $268 million for LSC – a reduction of $272 million.
May 13, 2026
A Texas legal services organization built three AI chatbots
A new podcast highlights one Texas nonprofit law firm’s efforts to build artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots. Lone Star Legal Aid (LSLA) developed three different chatbots to improve internal efficiency, centralize information needed by lawyers, and make legal information more easily accessible for the public.