ABA Center for Pro Bono

04/17/2026

Are you a law firm or corporation looking to engage your summer associates? Join this year’s 2026 Free Legal Answers Summer Associate Challenge! The firms/corporate law departments that answer the most questions by August 14th with the help of summer associates will be recognized by the ABA. Click the link below to learn more information on how to volunteer with Free Legal Answers this summer. https://www.americanbar.org/groups/probono_public_service/projects_awards/free-legal-answers/summer-associate-challenge/

04/16/2026

The American Bar Association’s Children’s Immigration Law Academy (CILA) is very excited to invite current and potential pro bono attorneys to join us on Friday, May 1, 2026, in downtown Houston, Texas for a complimentary half-day CLE training, “Pro Bono Representation of Unaccompanied Immigrant Children.” The ABA Young Lawyers Division is cosponsoring this training. Breakfast and lunch will be provided to attendees.

Join us to learn more about children’s immigration law and ways to help unaccompanied immigrant children.

• Training: “Pro Bono Representation of Unaccompanied Immigrant Children”
• Date and Time: May 1, 2026 from 8:30am to 1:20pm
• Location: Downtown Houston, Texas
• CLE: The ABA will seek 3.5 hours of CLE credit in 60-minute states including .75 hours of ethics, and 4.2 hours of CLE credit in 50-minute states for this program including .9 hours of ethics. Credit hours are estimated and are subject to each state’s approval and credit rounding rules. Please visit www.americanbar.org/mcle for general information on CLE at the ABA.
• Registration & Agenda: https://cilacademy.org/pro-bono-training-may-2026/

CILA offers support to pro bono attorneys working with immigrant youth in several ways including by writing guides and practice advisories such as the CILA Pro Bono Guide: Working with Children and Youth in Immigration Cases. More resources can be accessed with a CILA account.

Feel free to reach out if you have any questions to Dalia Castillo-Granados, [email protected].

Thank you to the Houston Bar Foundation for its support. This training, “Pro Bono Representation of Unaccompanied Immigrant Children” was made possible by a grant from the Houston Bar Foundation. More information on the Houston Bar Foundation and its Fellows Program can be found at www.houbf.org.

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04/16/2026

Time is running out to register for the 2026 ABA/NLADA Equal Justice Conference! Registration closes Friday, April 17th at midnight - don't miss out on your opportunity to join us in Charlotte, NC!

https://events.americanbar.org/event/cc48bb08-7a15-49f3-b76e-7e90ceb2bb56/summary

04/09/2026

"Everything is on fire right now, and I can’t think of a group of people who would be better elected officials. Most people who are in this sector are here because they care about the world. Many have first-hand experience with poverty, homelessness, and other problems in society, which many current people in power have never experienced. Nonprofit leaders are often connected to the community, used to dealing with high levels of stress, and are super creative and persistent due to constantly having to face challenges such as lack of funding."

A few weeks ago, I was at a gathering that included many high-wealth individuals. I talked to a man who told me his family was concerned about the environment, so they used a ton of money--millions!--to form an organization to do climate policy work. I asked how it had

04/09/2026

LSC has released our FY 2027 budget request and the numbers tell a powerful story about justice in America.

We are asking Congress for $2.14 billion to ensure low-income Americans who cannot afford an attorney have access to high-quality civil legal services. The need is urgent: 49% of eligible people who seek help from LSC grantees are currently turned away due to lack of resources.

In 2024, our grantees helped 6.4 million people navigate critical legal issues, from housing and domestic violence to disaster recovery. And the return on investment is clear: for every $1 spent on civil legal aid, there is an average ROI of approximately $7.

Yet the White House's FY 2027 budget proposes eliminating LSC entirely, allocating just $21 million for close-out costs.

"LSC is guided by the mandate that Congress gave this organization over 50 years ago, to ensure equal access to justice for low-income Americans,” said LSC President Ronald Flagg “We are grateful for the strong history of bipartisan Congressional support that LSC has received, but further investment is needed if LSC is to fulfill its mission to uphold our country’s promise of ‘justice for all.'"

Read our full budget request: https://www.lsc.gov/our-impact/publications/budget-requests/fiscal-year-2027-budget-request

04/09/2026

04/07/2026

⏳ Just over ONE WEEK LEFT to register! ⏳

Don’t miss your chance to be part of the 2026 Equal Justice Conference — where advocates, leaders, and change-makers come together to advance justice and equity.

📅 Secure your spot today
🤝 Connect with passionate professionals
💡 Gain insights that drive real impact

Registration closes soon — act now!
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In its 28th year, The ABA/NLADA Equal Justice Conference is an annual gathering of legal services and pro bono advocates to share and learn about developments and in.

04/02/2026

⏳ Just over 2 weeks left to register for the 2026 Equal Justice Conference!
Join advocates, legal professionals, and changemakers from across the country as we come together to advance equity, share strategies, and strengthen access to justice for all.

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and be inspired—secure your spot today before registration closes! https://events.americanbar.org/event/cc48bb08-7a15-49f3-b76e-7e90ceb2bb56/summary

In its 28th year, The ABA/NLADA Equal Justice Conference is an annual gathering of legal services and pro bono advocates to share and learn about developments and in.

03/31/2026

ABA Day Online on March 31 will spotlight several issues that go directly to the heart of criminal justice practice, including attorney-incarcerated client confidentiality, federal public defense, judicial security, and PSLF eligibility.

Join us live at 1:00p ET here: https://americanbar.quorum.us/abaday/

If you cannot attend live, you can still be part of the campaign by sending one of the ABA’s issue letters today.

American Bar Association

03/27/2026

We're elated to share that American Bar Association President Michelle Behnke will be a plenary speaker at ! Her leadership during this pivotal time and participation reflects the strength of national collaboration and the shared commitment to advancing equal justice for all.

Seats are still available if you'd like to join us in Charlotte from May 13-16! The Equal Justice Conference, hosted by NLADA and ABA Center for Pro Bono, is the premier event for the civil legal aid community to learn, network, and stand united in support of the legal needs of low-income individuals. From law students, faculty, and staff to legal aid providers, judges, and other legal nonprofit employees, there is space for you here!

Learn more about EJC 26 and register before April 17 to secure your spot: https://americanbar.pulse.ly/24x0qulq2i