EJC News and Events

May 15: The Massachusetts Senate Ways and Means Committee recommends $12 million for civil legal aid in FY14. Click here for the anouncement [PDF]

May 1: Happy Law Day! Check out the American Bar Association's list of events and resources to celebrate this year's theme, "Realizing the Dream: Equality for All."

April 24: The House of Representatives increases its FY14 funding recommendation to $13 million.

April 10: The House Ways & Means committee has recommended a disappointing $11 million for civil legal aid in their FY14 budget proposal (line item 0321-1600), a $1 million cut compared to last year and $4.5 million less than requested.

April 5: Want to advocate for access to justice and learn about state government? We're looking for an intern for Autumn 2013.

April 4: The EJC applauds a new effort by Boston Bar Association president J.D. Smeallie to strengthen civil legal aid.

March 4: Walk to the Hill 2013 speaker Daniele Bien-Aime is profiled in the Boston Globe. Read the article here.