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The mission of the Access to Justice Program is to assure that every Louisiana citizen has access to competent civil legal representation by promoting and supporting a broad based and effective justice community through collaboration between the Louisiana State Bar Association, the Louisiana Bar Foundation, Louisiana Law Schools, private practitioners, local bar associations, pro bono programs and legal aid providers.

 

Latest Access to Justice News and Events

Legal Symposium Commemorating Hurricane Katrina
On Thursday, August 28, 2025, the Legal Symposium Commemorating Hurricane Katrina was held at Entergy Headquarters to mark the 20th anniversary of the storm’s devastating impact. Hosted by Southeast Louisiana Legal Services, Entergy, The Pro Bono Project, and the Louisiana State Bar Association’s Access to Justice Program, this landmark event convened legal professionals, policymakers, and community leaders to reflect on the storm’s far-reaching legal consequences. The well-attended program featured powerful keynote addresses, dynamic panel discussions, and moving community storytelling, all centered on the legal challenges, policy reforms, and resiliency efforts that have shaped the region in the two decades since Katrina. The symposium served as both a remembrance and a call to action, underscoring the continued importance of equitable legal access in the face of disaster. 


ATJ Commission Launches Additional Legal Help Access Points in Louisiana
The Louisiana Access to Justice Commission recently launched two additional Legal Help Access Point locations, with one in Chalmette and another in DeRidder. 

The Access Points are physical computers or booths that allow users to access a spectrum of services and information to get assistance with their civil legal issues. At the Access Points, users can: get access to Self-Help resources and automated court forms; find out if you qualify for free legal aid; get customized legal help and referrals through the Civil Legal Navigator; meet virtually with an attorney in a confidential enclosed space; attend a virtual hearing with participating courts via an online court program.

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