How Legal Aid Works

Legal Services Corporation (LSC) is an independent nonprofit established by Congress in 1974 to provide financial support for civil legal aid to low-income Americans. LSC promotes equal access to justice by providing funding to 133 independent non-profit legal aid programs in every state, the District of Columbia, and U.S. Territories. LSC grantees serve thousands of low-income individuals, children, families, seniors, and veterans in 813 offices in every congressional district.

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    8 Mar 2026

    LAWMO

    LAWMO Hires New Executive Director

    We’re excited to share that Amber Christ will be joining Legal Aid of…

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    8 Mar 2026

    LSC

    LSC Awards Grants to Two Missouri Legal Aid Programs

    Legal Services of Eastern Missouri$78,200Legal Services of Eastern Missouri …

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    6 Feb 2026

    ABLE

    The ABLE Age Adjustment Act

    What is the ABLE Age Adjustment Act?The ABLE Age Adjustment Act amends Section…

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