Maine Justice Action Group - Lawyers in Libraries Project

Innovation Grant Project

Maine's Justice Action Group used an ATJ Innovation Grant to launch the "Lawyers in Libraries" program, which places volunteer attorneys in public libraries to lead workshops on legal topics.  Lawyers in Libraries takes place in conjunction with the annual Law Day celebration on May 1.

Project Summary & Asssessment

Resources & Model Documents

Final Expansion Grant report to the ABA (Feb. 2014)

Lawyers in Libraries Resources

• Model slideshow for library event
• Script for volunteer lawyers
• Expectations & responsibilities (organizers & lawyers)
• One-page overview of the event (for organizers)
• Sign-in sheet for outreach to librarians
• Promotional materials (logo, poster, bookmark, flyer)
• Press release, op-ed, articles, etc.
• Summary of feedback from attorneys

Additional Resources

• Assorted topical workshops on YouTube. (Hosted by Maine Volunteer Lawyers Project)