Legal Services Corporation (Free Legal Aid)

Administered by Legal Services Corporation · lsc.gov

Largest funder of civil legal aid in the US. LSC-funded organizations provide free legal help with housing, family law, domestic violence, immigration, benefits, and consumer issues.

Eligibility requirements

✓Income at or below 125% poverty level
✓Civil (not criminal) legal matter
✓US citizen or eligible non-citizen

Insider tip

LSC programs are chronically oversubscribed — call first thing in the morning when intake lines open. If one org can't help, ask for a referral. Many law schools also run free clinics.

How to apply

Apply directly on the official website. GrantLantern does not process applications — we link you directly to the source.

Apply at lsc.gov →

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Program details sourced from official government and agency websites. Eligibility is determined by the administering agency — not GrantLantern. Verify current requirements at the official source before applying.

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