Lawyers in Libraries Week: 

For the past 11 years, the Louisiana State Bar Association, the Louisiana Library Association, the State Library of Louisiana, the Law Library of Louisiana, and local libraries have hosted “Lawyers in Libraries” events during National Celebrate Pro Bono Week. This year's events will be held October 21-26, 2024. During this week, LSBA members and libraries across Louisiana came together to provide free, limited services to the public in-person and virtually.  Check out the Governor's  Proclamation declaring it Pro Bono Week in Louisiana here.

With the hopes of reaching those who are not able to make it to the library in person, the Lawyers in Libraries program also will feature two virtual event types. The first, virtual Ask-a-Lawyer consultations--which matched attorneys and patrons by phone--was a pandemic-era innovation that proved to be useful beyond the threat of the virus. The second online option comprised of daily legal presentations livestreamed on Facebook by attorney volunteers, focusing on common legal issues.

For a full schedule of events, click here.

'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 are listed below.   December 4, 2024 12:00–1:00 PM Law Talks:  Navigating Online Civil Legal Resources Zoom registration or attend via Facebook Live. Download flyers:  in PDF  January 21, 2025 12:00-1:00PM Law Talks:  Heirs' Property    Zoom registration or attend via Facebook Live. Download flyers: in PDF February _, 2025  Law Talks: Workers' Rights: Labor & Employment Zoom registration or attend via Facebook Live. Download flyers: in PDF March 18, 2025 12:00-1:00PM Law Talks: Understanding Common Consumer Debt Issues Zoom registration or attend via Facebook Live. Download flyers: in PDF April _, 2025 Law Talks: Child Custody & Grandparents' Rights Zoom registration or attend via Facebook Live. Download flyers: in PDF May _, 2025 Law Talks: Disability Awareness & Rights Zoom registration or attend via Facebook Live. Download flyers: in PDF June _, 2025 Law Talks: Disaster Prep & Contractor Fraud Zoom registration or attend via Facebook Live. Download flyers: in PDF July 10, 2025 5:30-6:30PM      Law Talks: Landlord and Tenant Issues Zoom registration or attend via Facebook Live. Download flyers: in PDF August _, 2025 Law Talks: Making A Will Zoom registration or attend via Facebook Live. Download flyers: in PDF September _, 2025 Law Talks: Adoptions Zoom registration or attend via Facebook Live. Download flyers: in PDF October 20, 2025 12:00-1:00PM Law Talks:  Filing for Bankruptcy                            (Lawyers in Libraries Week) Zoom registration or attend via Facebook Live. Download flyers: in PDF October 21, 2025 12:00-1:00PM Law Talks:  Child Custody & Visitation                            (Lawyers in Libraries Week) Zoom registration or attend via Facebook Live. Download flyers: in PDF October 22, 2025 12:00-1:00PM Law Talks:  Interdictions, Guardianships & Alternatives    (Lawyers in Libraries Week) Zoom registration or attend via Facebook Live. Download flyers: in PDF October 23, 2025 12:00-1:00PM Law Talks: Wills & Estate Planning   (Lawyers in Libraries Week) Zoom registration or attend via Facebook Live. Download flyers: in PDF October 24, 2025 12:00-1:00PM Law Talks:  How to Navigate Online Legal Resources    (Lawyers in Libraries Week) Zoom registration or attend via Facebook Live. Download flyers: in PDF  November _, 2025 Law Talks:  Public Benefits & SSI  Zoom registration or attend via Facebook Live. Download flyers: in PDF For more information about and Law Talks, contact Stephanie Beaugh or Rachael Mills.