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36 Years of Pro Bono Service

Improving the lives of people facing social and economic hardship by engaging the legal community in pro bono service to nonprofit organizations and their homeless and low-income clients.  

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assist with civil legal issues or your Massachusetts CORI.

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Nonprofit Programs

Connecting Massachusetts nonprofits with pro bono legal assistance, educational workshops, and resources to help them strengthen their communities. 

Clinic Programs

Partnering with law firms and legal departments to provide free assistance to people facing civil issues related to housing, benefits, credit and tax issues, unemployment, tax lien foreclosure, wills and trusts, or their criminal records.

Access to Justice Fellows Program

Enabling senior and retired lawyers and judges to partner with nonprofits, legal services organizations, and the courts to provide critical legal assistance to underserved individuals and community groups to advance access to justice for all. 

"Kevin helped me get onto the right path to getting my own apartment. Without him, I wouldn't have been able to get the help I needed because I am unable to work [...] When [he] spoke with me, he was incredible. He sent me a letter acknowledging my suffering and he did a lot of work to help me. I wish I could call him and thank him a thousand times!"
Antonio*, Client, Legal Clinic for the Homeless.
“The team was professional and efficient, ensuring everything was handled smoothly. I’m now looking forward to the completion of my administrative record sealing thanks to their excellent service. Highly recommended!”
Raymond*, CORI Clinic Client
“The volunteers were incredibly kind and patient with any questions. [They were] willing to go all the way and not settle for anything less…It provided me more time to find housing and lifted such a burden off of my shoulders.”
Hannah*, Clinic Attendee
“One of the most positive and constructive processes I have experienced…[they] helped me immensely with getting things on the right track. I am very appreciative.”
Andrew*, Clinic Client
“They were there for me, and I could not have done this without them…the attorneys went above and beyond to help me for years.”
Renee*, Clinic Client
“[Our Access to Justice Fellow] was a valuable part of our organization not only because of his contributions to our daily legal work, but also because of the ways he stepped up in critical moments to support the quick responses we needed to take in order to address the ever-changing immigration legal landscape.”
Partner Organization, Access to Justice Fellows Program
“We have had the best experience with [our Access to Justice Fellow] and look forward to continuing to work with her. Thank you for introducing us to her and making it possible.”
Partner Organization, Access to Justice Fellows Program
“The lawyers I worked with were excellent. They were generous with their time and took the time to explain the implications or potential ramifications of each item we talked about in realistic and understandable terms.”
Nonprofit Attendee, Governance Check-In Consultation
“Keep offering the wonderful services you have been offering for years. You truly give back to the community.”
Nonprofit Attendee, Data Privacy Consultation
“It is a privilege to be able to access legal expertise on a pro bono basis. You provided both general education and very specific advice tailored to our organization. Thank you!”
Nonprofit Attendee, Bylaws Consultation
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Upcoming Events

05 December 2024
Free CORI Sealing Clinic (Virtual)
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Zoom Video Conferencing,
Free
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06 December 2024
Free Legal Clinic (St. Francis House)
8:30 am - 11:00 am
St. Francis House, 39 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02111 United States
Free
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12 December 2024
Massachusetts Nonprofit Governance & Operations Check-In (Virtual)
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Zoom Video Conferencing,
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Our Story

Lawyers Clearinghouse was founded in 1988 by the Boston Bar Association and the Massachusetts Bar Association to connect nonprofit organizations working to promote affordable housing and alleviate homelessness with pro bono legal assistance provided by volunteer attorneys. Since then, the Clearinghouse has expanded the scope of its services to include educational workshops for nonprofits and lawyers, legal clinics at shelters in the Boston area, a CORI sealing and expungement program, and the Access to Justice Fellows Program to engage retired lawyers and judges in pro bono pursuits. 

The Clearinghouse has served as the model used by bar sponsored pro bono groups throughout the country in establishing similar programs, including the District of Columbia, Rhode Island, and Maryland. In 1991, the Clearinghouse received the American Bar Association’s Pro Bono Partnership Award.

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Lawyers Clearinghouse leverages $13 million in donated legal services each year to support nonprofits and people in need.

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