About Us
The Legal Services Center was founded in 1979 with a commitment to combine education and service in the study of law.
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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
Medical-Legal Partnerships Offer Holistic Approach, Better Outcomes
By: Elaine McCardle 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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Offering a Clean Slate
By: Bianca Umaña-Taylor, Legal Intern, Safety Net Project & CORI Sealing I had absolutely no idea what was in store for myself or the other Safety Net Project interns, beyond a free t-shirt, when we ...
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Medical Advisory Board Offers Psychiatric, Other Medical Expertise to LSC Students
By: Elaine McArdle What do you need to be mindful of when working with a client who has PTSD? How do you set appropriate boundaries with clients regarding communications? When trying to prove a client’s eligibility for disability-related benefits, how do you translate medical records into ...
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