Fiscal Year 2015
Some of the most prominent representatives of the Massachusetts legal community are joining together again this year to urge Governor Patrick and the legislature to increase funding for the civil legal aid line item in the Commonwealth’s FY15 budget.
General Counsel Letter
General counsel from dozens of the leading corporations and institutions doing business in Massachusetts will deliver a letter to Governor Patrick and members of the Legislature asking them to support civil legal aid with an increase in the Massachusetts Legal Assistance Corporation line item.
Managing Partners Letter
Managing partners of many of the largest law firms in Massachusetts delivered a letter to the Governor and the Legislature, urging them to increase funding for the civil legal aid line item.
Law School Deans Letter
Deans from nine Massachusetts law schools delivered a letter to Governor Patrick and members of the Legislature, explaining that an increase in civil legal aid funding is necessary to improve access to justice in the Commonwealth.
News
- MLAC Commends Governor Healey for FY24 Budget with Increased Investment in Civil Legal AidMarch 1, 2023 - 5:01 pm
Talk to the Hill draws more than 1,000 people to support $49M for civil legal aid in FY24January 27, 2023 - 1:36 pm
Hundreds of lawyers, advocates to join virtual “Talk to the Hill” event asking Massachusetts state legislators for increased civil legal aid fundingJanuary 24, 2023 - 3:27 pm