Michigan Advocacy Program

Michigan Advocacy Program Through legal aid & statewide advocacy, we provide access to justice for those who need it most. These statewide programs are all housed at Michigan PLP, LLC.

The Michigan Advocacy Program’s direct service components are Legal Services of South Central Michigan (LSSCM) and Farmworker Legal Services (FLS). MAP also provides administrative services to a number of statewide programs, including the Michigan Poverty Law Program; the Michigan Immigrant Rights Center; the Michigan Foreclosure Prevention Project; the Crime Victim's Legal Assistance Project; th

e Michigan Elder Justice Initiative; and the Michigan Legal Help Program. Legal Services Corporation supports only the activities of Legal Services of South Central Michigan and Farmworker Legal Services. Please be advised that any contributions to LSSCM or FLS may not be used in any manner inconsistent with the Legal Services Act and Regulations.

We are currently accepting applications for a Racial Justice Attorney position at the Michigan Poverty Law Program (MPLP...
06/01/2026

We are currently accepting applications for a Racial Justice Attorney position at the Michigan Poverty Law Program (MPLP) located in Ypsilanti. We are seeking an experienced, strategic, and dynamic attorney to take a lead role in impact litigation, policy advocacy, and coalition-building to advance a statewide race equity and justice agenda that will address structural racism in laws, policies and practices that lead to and keep communities of color in conditions of poverty.

For more information, please visit miadvocacy.org/get-involved/employment-opportunities. Applications are due Friday, June 26.

Legal services help older adults maintain their safety, stability, and independence when facing challenges related to ho...
05/28/2026

Legal services help older adults maintain their safety, stability, and independence when facing challenges related to housing, healthcare, financial security, and other legal issues.

Veterans deserve dignity. Continue reading to learn about a local veteran that MAP was able to support through a difficu...
05/26/2026

Veterans deserve dignity. Continue reading to learn about a local veteran that MAP was able to support through a difficult divorce process.

Veterans facing homelessness and other civil legal challenges deserve support and stability. Legal services help ensure ...
05/21/2026

Veterans facing homelessness and other civil legal challenges deserve support and stability. Legal services help ensure those who served our country can access the resources and advocacy they need most.

Low-income Americans do not receive enough help for 92% of their civil legal problems. Funding the Legal Services Corpor...
05/19/2026

Low-income Americans do not receive enough help for 92% of their civil legal problems. Funding the Legal Services Corporation (LSC) ensures everyday, hardworking Americans who can’t afford a lawyer receive critical civil legal support.

Older adults deserve security. Continue below to learn about Louisa, an older adult that MAP was able to represent and p...
05/14/2026

Older adults deserve security. Continue below to learn about Louisa, an older adult that MAP was able to represent and protect from eviction.

We are currently accepting applications for a Chief Financial Officer position at our Ypsilanti office. If you are inter...
05/05/2026

We are currently accepting applications for a Chief Financial Officer position at our Ypsilanti office. If you are interested in working with a dedicated team and being part of impactful work, we encourage you to apply!

For more info, please visit miadvocacy.org/get-involved/employment-opportunities.

Our judicial system is complex. Civil legal services help ensure help is there when everyday Americans need it most.
05/05/2026

Our judicial system is complex. Civil legal services help ensure help is there when everyday Americans need it most.

The Legal Services National Technology Assistance Project (LSNTAP) recently launched the AI Use Policy Builder, a free i...
05/04/2026

The Legal Services National Technology Assistance Project (LSNTAP) recently launched the AI Use Policy Builder, a free interactive tool that helps legal aid and nonprofit organizations develop customized artificial intelligence use policies without requiring specialized legal or technical expertise. The tool is available at lsntap.org and requires no login, registration, or software installation.

Earlier this month, Myra, our veterans paralegal, and Pam, one of our senior paralegals, attended the Michigan Veterans ...
04/28/2026

Earlier this month, Myra, our veterans paralegal, and Pam, one of our senior paralegals, attended the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA) Women Veterans Conference in Grand Rapids. More than 180 women from across the state participated in a wide range of programs and activities. Our staff was excited to be there, offering MAP’s resources and services to support women veterans.

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