Reports & Publications
Recent books and reports concerning civil legal aid and access-to-justice topics.
Civil Legal Aid
The Standing Committee on Legal Aid and Indigent Defense (SCLAID) is working to support the delivery of civil legal aid services to those in need.
2023 National Meeting of State Access to Justice Commission Chairs
Columbus, Ohio | November 1-2, 2023
The 2023 National Meeting of State Access to Justice Commission Chairs ("ATJ Chairs Meeting") will be held in Columbus, Ohio on November 1-2, 2023. Check back here for registration information, coming this summer! Click on the link below to view session proposal guidelines and submit a proposal for either a Topical Breakout or a Table Talk session. Session proposals are due by April 3, 2023.
Submit Proposals - RFP Form
2022 Virtual National ATJ Meeting
The 2022 National Meeting of State Access to Justice Commission Chairs (“ATJ Chairs Meeting”) held a live CLE Webinar Series on December 12-14, 2022. The webinar recordings will be available within the next few weeks for On-Demand purchase and CLE credit at the ABA’s online CLE Marketplace. Please click on the link below to learn more about the CLE webinars and how to purchase them.
Learn More - CLE Webinar Series
Standards & Policies
View standards and policies related to civil legal aid
Right to Counsel
States' research reports detailing existing authority for appointment of counsel in various types of civil proceedings
Civil Legal Aid Funding
Financial resource limitations remain one of the largest barriers preventing civil legal aid providers, even with their pro bono allies, from addressing the needs of low-income client communities.
Loan Repayment Program
Loan repayment programs ("LRAPs") and loan forgiveness programs have emerged as a solution for relieving the debt burden of some law graduates.
