Lawyers in Libraries For Librarians
Back to LEAP/Lawyers in Libraries Homepage
Lawyers in Libraries
For the past 11 years, the Louisiana State Bar Association, the Louisiana Library Association, and the State Library of Louisiana have hosted “Lawyers in Libraries” events during National Celebrate Pro Bono Week. During this week, LSBA members and libraries across Louisiana come together to provide free, limited services to the public. Events will take place October 21-26, 2024.
Lawyers in Libraries Event Format
- Ask-a-Lawyer Consultations at the Library: As in the past, libraries will have the ability to host attorneys for two-hour “Ask-a-Lawyer” sessions where they meet with patrons one-on-one to answer their civil legal questions and connect them to further resources.
- Ask-a-Lawyer Phone Consultations: During COVID-19, we introduced phone consultations as a way to continue the program while we couldn’t meet in person, but we learned that they are a great option for attorneys and patrons alike who may not be able to get to the library for an event. Libraries interested in promoting the phone consultations can opt to direct patrons to a online sign-up form here, or collect patron information on a physical sign-up sheet (link and sign-up sheet provided in materials).
- Facebook Workshops: We will again host attorneys for virtual webinars on our Facebook page on timely legal issues throughout the week of the program. Past topics have included divorce and custody, successions and estate planning, bankruptcy, and more. We encourage you to share our promotional posts on your library’s Facebook page in October to help spread the word.
If you're interested in signing up your library to participate, please click the sign up button below and complete the questionnaire.
'Law Talks' Educational Series
The Access to Justice Commission's Justice For All Project has launched a "Law Talks" educational series, which are virtual presentations on important legal topics hosted quarterly by legal aid & volunteer attorneys. Presentations will be via Zoom & streamed on the
Louisiana Lawyers in Libraries Facebook page. Also, you can check with your local library to see if they are hosting an in-person watch party.
Click here for our list of 2024 Law Talks events.
Upcoming events:
Law Talks: Common Issues for Low-Income Taxpayers
March 20, 2024 AT 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
To register to attend by Zoom, click here.
Download flyers here: in PDF or in PPT (Customizable)
For more information, contact Stephanie Beaugh or Rachael Mills
Law Talks: Foreclosures
April 10, 2024 AT 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
To register to attend by Zoom, click here.
Download flyers here: in PDF or in PPT (Customizable)
For more information, contact Stephanie Beaugh or Rachael Mills
Law Talks: Heirs' Property
June 12, 2024 AT 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
To register to attend by Zoom, click here.
Download flyers here: in PDF or in PPT (Customizable)
For more information, contact Stephanie Beaugh or Rachael Mills
Law Talks: Expungements
July 24, 2024 AT 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
To register to attend by Zoom, click here.
Download flyers here: in PDF or in PPT (Customizable)
For more information, contact Stephanie Beaugh or Rachael Mills
Law Talks: Divorce
August, 2024 - Time & Date TBD
To register to attend by Zoom, click here.
Download flyers here: in PDF or in PPT (Customizable)
For more information, contact Stephanie Beaugh or Rachael Mills
Law Talks: Tenant Rights & Obligations
September 18, 2024 AT 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
To register to attend by Zoom, click here.
Download flyers here: in PDF or in PPT (Customizable)
For more information, contact Stephanie Beaugh or Rachael Mills
Law Talks: Child Custody & Visitation
November 13, 2024 AT 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
To register to attend by Zoom, click here.
Download flyers here: in PDF or in PPT (Customizable)
For more information, contact Stephanie Beaugh or Rachael Mills
Law Talks: Navigating Online Civil Legal Resources
December 4, 2024 AT 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
To register to attend by Zoom, click here.
Download flyers here: in PDF or in PPT (Customizable)
For more information, contact Stephanie Beaugh or Rachael Mills
Other Resources for Patrons
Included below are several resources created by the LSBA Access to Justice Program to assist library staff in providing legal resources to patrons. These resources are available year-round:
LEAP Librarian Legal Resource Trainings
Other Resources for Librarians
Civil Legal Assistance Reference Guide -The ATJ Program, in conjunction with the Justice For All Project, recently created a Civil Legal Assistance Reference Guide to help library staff, court staff, community leaders, and social service providers direct patrons to available civil legal resources. The guide gives step-by-step directions on how to access and use those resources.