The LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA is D.C.'s oldest and largest general civil legal services organization. Since 1932, Legal Aid lawyers have been MAKING JUSTICE REAL — in individual and systemic ways — for persons living in poverty in the District.
Please note that Legal Aid will be closed to the public beginning Monday, December 24, 2018, through Tuesday, January 1, 2019. We will reopen to the public on Wednesday, January 3, 2019. Legal Aid also will be closed for general intake in our Northwest and Southeast/Big Chair locations beginning Monday, December 24, 2018, through Friday, January 11, 2019. We will resume normal intake hours on Monday, January 14.
Legal Aid is currently hiring for a Staff Attorney in our Family Unit, and a Sidley Austin Appellate Advocacy Fellow. Please go to our Employment page for more information.
The latest from Legal Aid’s blog, www.MakingJusticeReal.org
Legal Aid Submits Comments Strongly Opposing Proposed “Public Charge” Rule
By Jennifer Mezey, posted on Dec 10, 2018
New DC Legislation Will Protect Consumers’ Structured Settlement Annuity Rights
By Tom Papson, posted on Dec 06, 2018
$6 Million Settlement with Debt-Buyer Highlights Illegal Practices and the Need for Consumer Protection
By Jennifer Ngai Lavallee, posted on Dec 05, 2018
Snap Challenge: Reflections From Week 1
By Lisa Meehan, posted on Dec 05, 2018
BADC to Honor Legal Aid Generous Associates Campaign Co-Chairs
By Eric Angel, posted on Nov 29, 2018
New DC Rules to Affect the Provision of Legal Services
By Chinh Le, posted on Nov 16, 2018
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