Initiatives
Uncover the reality behind the Justice Gap in America.
Read the Justice Gap Report to explore how 92% of civil legal problems faced by low-income Americans go unresolved, and see the impact on communities including people with disabilities, households with children, rural Americans, seniors, veterans, and survivors of domestic violence.
Explore all of LSC's initiatives including the Justice Gap research, task forces, and more projects working to research and bridge access to justice across the country.
Task Forces
Explore how the Legal Services Corporation’s Task Forces are tackling critical justice issues across the nation. Learn more about the opioid, disaster, housing, rural, veterans, and pro bono task forces.
Rural Summer Legal Corps
Review how the Rural Summer Legal Corps empowers law students to deliver vital legal aid to rural America. Since 2016, this innovative program has connected aspiring lawyers with real-world opportunities to serve and support vulnerable areas.
Public Library Initiative
Learn more about LSC and OCLC’s national initiative empowering library staff with free online training in civil legal information and services. See how this program strengthens libraries’ ability to identify civil legal issues and connect community members with the resources they need.
Statewide Website Evaluation Project
Learn more about LSC’s nationwide assessment of the quality and usability of state and territory legal information websites. Funded by the Ford Foundation, discover the project’s findings, toolkit, and recommendations designed to help every state deliver accessible, effective civil legal resources online.
The Effect of State & Local Laws on Evictions
Learn more about LSC’s congressionally-directed study investigating evictions and unmet legal needs at the state and local level. Explore interactive tools like the Eviction Tracker and Eviction Laws Database, and discover how legal protections, court processes, and access to legal help impact outcomes for renters and communities nationwide