Advancing Access to Justice Across America
Millions of Americans face civil legal problems that threaten their homes, livelihoods, families and financial security. LSC supports legal aid organizations nationwide that help people resolve these challenges and move forward.
Explore LSC’s priorities and how we’re working to strengthen civil legal services and expand access to justice across America.
Workers
Helping America’s workforce find safety, stability and resilience
Civil legal problems can create significant barriers to employment and financial stability. Legal aid helps workers clear eligible criminal records, recover unpaid wages, access unemployment and other benefits they have earned, and address legal issues that threaten their ability to work and support their families.
Technology and Innovation
Building the future of legal services
The need for civil legal assistance far exceeds the resources available to meet it. LSC supports technology and innovation that can help legal services organizations reach more people, improve the delivery of legal assistance and keep clients at the center of new approaches.
From responsible uses of artificial intelligence and stronger digital infrastructure to innovative pro bono partnerships and justice worker models, LSC is helping advance new solutions to the justice gap.
Disaster Legal Services
Supporting survivors and strengthening communities
Natural disasters disproportionately impact low-income individuals and families. After the immediate danger passes, survivors can face legal problems involving housing, benefits, insurance, family matters and the documents they need to rebuild. Civil legal aid serves as a critical second responder, helping survivors navigate these challenges, recover and regain stability.
Veterans
Protecting the legal rights of veterans and their families
Every year, tens of thousands of veterans face civil legal issues involving benefits, housing, family law, consumer matters and other challenges that can threaten their stability. LSC-funded legal aid helps veterans and their families address these problems and secure the benefits, protections and opportunities they have earned.
Families and Children
Supporting family stability and protecting children’s well-being
Families across the country face civil legal challenges that can affect their safety, housing, health, education and financial stability. Legal assistance helps parents and caregivers address issues including domestic violence, child custody and support, housing instability, access to healthcare and special education — protecting children and helping families build more stable futures.
Rural America
Bringing legal help to underserved communities
Rural Americans face unique barriers to civil legal assistance, including geographic isolation, limited transportation and a shortage of practicing attorneys. LSC supports efforts to close the rural justice gap by strengthening legal services in underserved communities, developing new approaches to reaching rural residents and helping connect people with the assistance they need.
Seniors
Helping older Americans live with security, dignity and independence
Older Americans can face civil legal problems that threaten their homes, health, savings and independence. These challenges range from fraud and financial exploitation to housing instability, healthcare benefits and long-term care.
Civil legal services help seniors protect their rights and navigate complex legal issues so they can age with greater security and dignity.
Legal Help Strengthens Communities
Civil legal aid does more than resolve an individual legal problem. Its broader benefits include saving taxpayer dollars, easing the burden on courts and strengthening local economic stability.
Through its nationwide network of funded legal aid organizations, LSC works to ensure that Americans facing serious civil legal problems have access to the legal support they need.