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Texas Veterans Legal Aid Week Highlights Needs for Civil Legal Services
In honor of Veteran’s Day, legal aid programs, local bar associations, law schools, and pro bono private lawyers took part in a coordinated effort of the Texas Access to Justice Foundation to serve the civil legal needs of Texas veterans. The first Texas Veterans Legal Aid Week (TvLAW), held Nov. 10-14, provided clinics, workshops, and other events throughout the state to meet the increasing demand of services. More »
Year in Review
A civil justice system that works only for some, fails us all. Justice for all is a fundamental principle upon which our country was founded. The Texas Access to Justice Commission increases fairness in the judicial system for the 5.6 million Texans who qualify for civil legal aid by advocating for systemic change and the expansion of funding for access to justice initiatives. More »
Texas Corporate Counsel Community Raises $71,026 for Civil Legal Aid
The Texas Access to Justice Commission, in conjunction with the General Counsel Forum, raised $71,026 for civil legal aid during the 3rd Annual Charity Golf Classic held November 20 in San Antonio. This year’s event exceeded the amount raised during last year’s tournament and is more than double the amount raised in the inaugural tournament. The proceeds will be donated to the Texas Access to Justice Foundation. More »
Many stand ready to help struggling veterans with legal help
On Veterans Day this Tuesday, we honor the brave men and women in uniform for the sacrifices they have made and continue to make for our safety and freedom. Sadly, once back home, many of our veterans have a very difficult time making ends meet. One of the challenges they face along with other low-income Texans is access to legal help. More »
Retaining Texas Justice: $500 Million in Free Legal Help
This is National Pro Bono Week, and while it will soon come to a close, the dramatic need for affordable legal services in Texas is a real struggle that continues each and every day. More »
Pro Bono Week Begins With Celebration
AUSTIN, Texas – The Texas Access to Justice Commission (TAJC) kicked off Pro Bono Week yesterday with a reception honoring law firms and individual attorneys that support access to justice efforts in Texas. More »
Texas Access to Justice Law Student Leaders Summit
The Texas Access to Justice Commission launched the Law Student Leaders Access to Justice Summit on Oct. 9-10 to educate law students about issues that low-income Texans face accessing civil legal services. Delegates learned about pro bono opportunities that they can be involved in as students—including Pro Bono Spring Break, summer internships, and the Pro Bono College—as well as what they can do once they are lawyers. More »
