Welcome to Newly Admitted Attorneys! Welcome to the Louisiana legal community—and congratulations to all newly admitted attorneys! We invite you to explore meaningful ways to serve clients and communities across the state. Learn how Louisiana’s civil legal aid network, pro bono programs, and the Access to Justice Commission work together to expand access to justice for all. Discover valuable resources such as the Find Legal Help page, LA.FreeLegalAnswers.org, the Online Modest Means Directory, and the Disabilities Assistance Network (DAN), and see how the Access to Justice Commission strengthens collaboration and promotes equal access to justice.Welcome New Admittees! The LSBA Access to Justice (ATJ) Department welcomes you to the profession! Your admission to the Bar is the result of your hard work and dedication, and we at the ATJ Department are honored to celebrate this milestone with you. This achievement will be the first of many in your legal career, as you now possess the ability and skills to make a meaningful difference in the lives of your clients and community. The transformative power of our profession sets us apart from many others, and we encourage you to aspire to the highest levels of professionalism demonstrated by members of the Louisiana State Bar Association (LSBA), particularly those who serve not only their clients but also their communities. As you explore the many opportunities the LSBA provides for new admittees, we want to ensure you are aware of the programs and resources the LSBA Access to Justice (ATJ) Department offers to attorneys across the state. The ATJ Department staffs supports the Louisiana Access to Justice Commission, which serves as the convener of Louisiana’s civil legal aid network and fosters collaboration among the Louisiana State Bar Association, the Louisiana Supreme Court, the Louisiana Bar Foundation, Louisiana law schools, private practitioners, local bar associations, pro bono programs, and legal aid providers. Together, this coordinated network works to ensure that every Louisiana resident has access to competent civil legal representation and to promote continuity of policy and purpose within the civil justice community—furthering the goal of equal access to justice for all, regardless of economic circumstance. To see how this network comes together to serve the public, visit the LSBA’s Find Legal Help page. This page details the spectrum of civil legal services available throughout the state—from hiring a private attorney to finding a pro bono or legal aid program to locating reliable information online about numerous civil legal issues. You can also learn how to volunteer remotely through LA.FreeLegalAnswers.org and how to enhance your practice by joining the Online Modest Means Directory or the Disabilities Assistance Network (DAN).Interested in learning about other pro bono opportunities? Visit www.probono.net/la to explore the various pro bono programs across the state, discover specific volunteer opportunities, and view a statewide calendar of events.