About Us
The Legal Services Center was founded in 1979 with a commitment to combine education and service in the study of law.
Get Legal Help
The Legal Services Center has a long record of providing exemplary legal services to address the unmet needs of low-income individuals and families in Greater Boston.
Students & Clinics
Our mission is to educate law students for practice and professional service while meeting the critical needs of the community.
Consumer Rights & Debt
Disability Benefits & Safety Net Programs
Housing Rights
LOW-INCOME TAXPAYERS
LGBTQ+ Advocacy
Massachusetts Criminal Record Sealing
Survivors of Domestic Violence
Veterans & Their Families
Wills for Veterans
Massachusetts Veteran Benefit Calculator and Chapter 115 Self-Help Guide
For Students
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Latest News
Sealing Criminal Records Through LSC’s Safety Net Project
By: Elaine McArdle For formerly incarcerated citizens or anyone ever charged with a crime, it’s frequently an uphill battle to get a job or get into public housing. Many people are eligible under state law ...
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LSC’s Estate Planning Project Partners with Harvard Street Veterans Center
By: Elaine McArdle The Veterans Center, part of the Harvard Street Neighborhood Health Center, is a unique program in Boston that provides a range of services to veterans and their families, including access to veteran-related ...
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Medical-Legal Partnerships Offer Holistic Approach, Better Outcomes
By: Elaine McArdle The patient had sickle cell disease and other chronic health conditions that necessitated emergency surgery, which caused him to miss work. As he was recovering from surgery, he fell behind on rent and was about to be evicted. When housing advocates at Mass General Brigham learned of his predicament, they immediately contacted LSC’s Housing Law Clinic. ...
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Utility Shut-Off Protections and the Fight for Access
By: Inaya Raja, Wellesley College ‘27, Legal Intern, Safety Net Project Massachusetts offers robust electric and gas utility shut-off protections to vulnerable populations. These communities include consumers who are seriously ill or experiencing financial hardship, and households with either infants or people 65 years of age ...
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