Access to Justice Program
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
ATJ Commission Launches Additional Legal Help Access Points in LouisianaThe 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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