Read about LSC Performance Criteria
LSC's Performance Criteria incorporate LSC's grant oversight experience with the ABA Standards for the Provision of Civil Legal Aid. Below is a chart summarizing each Performance Area, respective Criteria, and links to further details. For full details of all LSC Performance Criteria, click on the Performance Criteria page.
Effectiveness in identifying the most pressing civil legal needs of low-income people in the service area and targeting resources to address those need |
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Criterion 1 |
Periodic comprehensive assessment and ongoing consideration of legal needs |
Criterion 2 |
Setting goals and objectives, developing strategies and allocating resources |
Criterion 3 |
Implementation |
Criterion 4 |
Evaluation and adjustment |
Effectiveness in engaging and serving the low-income population throughout the service area. |
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Criterion 1 |
Dignity and sensitivity |
Criterion 2 |
Engagement with the low-income population |
Criterion 3 |
Access and utilization by the low-income population |
Effectiveness of legal representation and other program activities intended to benefit the low-income population in its service area. |
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Criterion 1 |
Legal representation |
Criterion 2 |
Private attorney involvement |
Criterion 3 |
Other program services to the eligible client population |
Criterion 4 |
Other program activities on behalf of the eligible client population |
Effectiveness of governance, leadership, and administration. |
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Criterion 1 |
Board Governance |
Criterion 2 |
Leadership |
Criterion 3 |
Technology Infrastructure and Administration |
Criterion 4 |
Financial Administration |
Criterion 5 |
Human Resources Administration |
Criterion 6 |
Overall Management and Administration |
Criterion 7 |
General Resources Development and Maintenance |