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MLAC offers funding, leadership and support for civil legal aid organizations in the Commonwealth. Although the U.S.

MLAC was established by the Commonwealth in 1983 to ensure that people with low incomes facing critical non-criminal legal problems would have access to legal information, advice, and representation. MLAC’s mission is to provide leadership and support to improve civil legal services to people with low incomes in Massachusetts through collaboration with the legal services community, the public, the bar, and the legislature. About civil legal aid:
Civil legal aid organizations provide free information, advice, and representation to people who otherwise would not receive help with serious legal issues related to housing, healthcare, immigration, employment, education, family law and domestic violence, disability, consumer problems, and elder issues. People with incomes at or below 125% of the federal poverty line—$34,688 per year for a family of four in 2022—are eligible for civil legal aid. and Massachusetts Constitutions guarantee criminal defendants a right to counsel, most people in civil cases do not have that right. The consequences of civil cases can be severe: people can lose their homes, health, safety, family, and financial stability without ever having spoken to a lawyer. Civil legal aid seeks to ensure that all residents of Massachusetts have equal access to justice.

09/24/2026

MLAC Staff enjoyed some beautiful fall weather at our annual staff outing in Boston yesterday! 🍂🌤️🚎🦞

09/22/2026

📰 Stay connected to the Massachusetts civil legal aid community.

The MLAC News page brings together news, updates, announcements, and stories from across the civil legal aid community in Massachusetts.

Visit the News page on our website to see what’s happening across the community and stay informed.

08/27/2026

📢 Now Hiring! Civil Legal Aid Organizations Across Massachusetts

From attorney positions to administrative and support roles, find opportunities to build a meaningful career advancing access to justice.

💼 View current job openings: https://loom.ly/YEfudQ4

Make an impact. Grow your career.

08/10/2026

The Summer 2026 issue of Legal Aid Link is out now! Catch up on the latest news, updates, and inspiring work from legal aid organizations across Massachusetts.

📰 Read it here: https://loom.ly/je4n8Bo

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08/08/2026

After 30 years of dedicated service, we're celebrating Patricia Swansey as she begins her retirement. 💙

Pat has been a champion for client-centered advocacy, helping shape MLAC's work with a steadfast belief that legal aid organizations should always respect and respond to the communities they serve. She also helped establish the practice of providing scholarships for client board members to attend the NLADA Conference, ensuring client voices had a seat at the table.

As Pat puts it: “That’s what it has always been about.”

One of her proudest achievements is the work she did to improve the relationship between philanthropists/ foundations and civil legal aid. This work was supported by a National Association of IOLTA Programs (NAIP) grant in 2014 and helped ignite new funding sources for legal aid programs and initiatives and shone a light on the impact of civil legal aid.

Thank you, Pat, for 30 incredible years. Wishing you all the best in this next chapter! 💐

08/06/2026

Every family deserves a fair chance to stay housed.

The statewide Access to Counsel Program (ATCP) launched in January 2025 and immediately began providing full legal representation to low-income tenants and owner-occupants facing eviction across Massachusetts.

Results from the first six months show the program preserved tenancies, protected housing subsidies, and stabilized families.

Read more in the FY25 MLAC Annual Report here: https://loom.ly/ekwUwBU

07/29/2026

✨ This July, our Spotlight series highlights the talented fellows and interns supporting our work to advance justice and expand access to legal services.

Meet Sophie Feinberg (she/her), the Center for Public Representation's Summer 2026 Legal Intern and a 2026 Massachusetts Bar Foundation Legal Intern Fellow. Sophie is a rising 3L at the University of Florida Levin College of Law and was drawn to CPR by its commitment to advancing disability rights through systemic advocacy and education.

This summer, Sophie has strengthened her legal research and writing skills, grown as a creative legal thinker, and gained firsthand insight into the vital role civil legal aid plays in advancing justice. She looks forward to carrying these experiences into her future career as a disability rights advocate.

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07/27/2026

✨ This July, our Spotlight series highlights the talented fellows and interns supporting our work to advance justice and expand access to legal services.

Meet Sophia Rubbo (she/her), a Legal Intern with the GBLS Immigration Unit and a J.D. Candidate at Boston College Law School (Class of 2028). Sophia was drawn to GBLS by the opportunity to take on meaningful, hands-on legal work from day one, including managing her own caseload and working directly with clients.

Throughout the summer, Sophia has learned that effective advocacy goes beyond legal analysis. Whether helping clients navigate language barriers, connect with resources, or simply providing support during difficult moments, she has seen firsthand the importance of compassion and relationship-building in civil legal aid. She's also gained invaluable experience interviewing clients and drafting affidavits.

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07/20/2026

Funded by MLAC and managed by Massachusetts Law Reform Institute, the Massachusetts Websites Project maintains a comprehensive online ecosystem of legal resources that support both the public and the advocates who serve civil legal aid clients.

From new eviction sealing resources to an updated Legal Tactics e-book and statewide librarian trainings, the Websites Project continues to combine technology, legal expertise, and collaboration to help close the justice gap.

Click here to read our annual report and learn how this vital initiative is making legal information more accessible for Massachusetts residents and strengthening the civil legal aid community - https://loom.ly/ekwUwBU

07/13/2026

Behind these numbers are real people, families, and communities that were changed through access to civil legal aid.

Our FY25 By the Numbers spread highlights the reach of MLAC-funded organizations across Massachusetts.

Explore the impact of civil legal aid in our FY25 Annual Report here: https://loom.ly/ekwUwBU

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18 Tremont Street, Suite 1010
Boston, MA
02108

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+16173678544

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http://www.mlac.org/

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