Legal Services Corporation

Legal Services Corporation
Type:	Independent Agencies
Parent organization:
Employees:	110
Executive:	President
Budget:	$560 million (Fiscal Year 2023)
Address:	3333 K St NW, Washington, DC 20007, USA
Website:	https://www.lsc.gov/
Creation Legislation:	Legal Services Corporation Act of 1974
Wikipedia:	Legal Services Corporation

Legal Services Corporation

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Mission
To promote equal access to justice under the law for all Americans by providing funding for civil legal aid to those who otherwise would be unable to afford it. LSC works to ensure that low-income individuals and families have access to high-quality legal representation.

Services
Funding legal aid programs; Training and technical assistance; Compliance monitoring

Regulations

Legal Services Corporation (LSC) is a private, non-profit corporation established by Congress to provide federal funding for civil legal assistance to low-income Americans, ensuring equal access to justice. It's the largest funder of civil legal aid in the United States.

Official Site

Mission

The Legal Services Corporation's mission is to fund, support, and enhance the quality of civil legal aid for low-income individuals, promoting equal access to justice. LSC does this by distributing grants to legal aid programs across the nation, offering training and technical assistance, and advocating for policies that improve access to legal services for those in need.

Parent organization

LSC operates independently and does not have a parent organization.

Legislation

LSC was created by the Legal Services Corporation Act of 1974 to provide a structured, independent mechanism for distributing federal funds for legal services.

Partners

- National and state legal aid organizations. - State and local bar associations. - Various non-profit and advocacy groups focused on justice and poverty law.

Number of employees

The number of employees directly working for LSC is not specified in public records.

Organization structure

Board of Directors is composed of 11 members appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate, ensuring a bipartisan balance.
Office of Program Performance oversees the effectiveness and compliance of LSC-funded programs.
Office of Compliance and Enforcement ensures adherence to LSC rules and regulations.

List of programs

Competitive Grants to Legal Services Providers
Pro Bono Innovation Fund
Technology Initiative Grants

Last total enacted budget

LSC's budget for FY 2023 was $560 million, reflecting congressional appropriations for civil legal aid funding.

Leader

Ronald S. Flagg serves as the President of the Legal Services Corporation.

Services provided

LSC provides funding to more than 130 independent nonprofit legal aid programs across the U.S., which offer free civil legal assistance in areas like housing, family law, consumer issues, and benefits. LSC also supports training, technical assistance, and innovation in legal aid delivery.

Regulations overseen

While not overseeing regulations, LSC must comply with and enforce regulations related to the use of its federal funding, ensuring grantees adhere to restrictions on activities like lobbying and certain types of litigation.

Headquarters address

3333 K Street NW, Washington, DC 20007

Website

https://www.lsc.gov

Wikipedia article

wikipedia:Legal Services Corporation

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