• MSBA Legal Assistance to the Disadvantaged Committee announces the Minnesota Client Access, Barriers and Solutions Study
• Celebrate Pro Bono: 2009 Report on Pro Bono Legal Service
• MSBA Assembly approves resolution supporting lawyer involvement with public interest and pro bono organizations

Purpose

To encourage lawyers to participate in local volunteer attorney and judicare programs, and to support statewide programs providing civil legal assistance to people who would otherwise be unable to afford it.

Goals

Continue educating lawyers about Rule 6.1 and the need for pro bono services. Assist with funding of legal services to the disadvantaged. Continue support for law school public service programs. Develop, maintain and promote ProJusticeMN to facilitate recruitment, training, substantive support, communication, and case placement for pro bono in Minnesota. Provide oversight for legal services state planning.

Chairpersons

• Jean Lastine
• Matt Boos
  
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