Lawyers play a variety of roles in our society, but none is more important than our ability to improve the justice system and protect our communities from poverty, violence and discrimination.

For over 40 years, the Fund for Justice and Education has served as the public service arm of the American Bar Association. Today, it funds nearly 200 programs and services that provide attorneys, ABA members and other committed individuals with the opportunity to raise the bar within the profession. Whether protecting our nation's youth, encouraging diversity in the profession or defending the rights of the underserved, the Fund for Justice and Education works with ABA entities to ensure change in these areas and more.

Contributing to the Fund for Justice and Education has the potential to shape the lives of countless men, women and children. Through the support of our donors the ABA will continue to have the financial resources to strengthen the legal profession and promote equal access to justice.

I invite you to learn more about the projects we serve, and discover how you can make a difference.

Sincerely, Sheila S. Hollis Chair, Council of the ABA Fund for Justice and Education

From the first meeting in 1878, the American Bar Association has been guided by a strong sense of public responsibility and professional pride.

To continue this tradition of service, the ABA established the Society of Saratoga Legacy Fund for those members committed to help those in need, now and in the future. Read More

Established in 1994, the ABA Commission on Domestic Violence is one of the few national organizations to focus exclusively on improving the legal response to domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking. With support from the FJE, the Commission provides essential training to attorneys, law students and other legal advocates fighting to eliminate violence from our communities. Read More

Assuring the highest standards of conduct and enhancing the profession's role in protecting the public's interest are the cornerstones of the ABA Center for Professional Responsibility. By promoting discussion and resolution of pressing issues of professional responsibility and fostering communication among other bar organizations, the Center, with funding from the FJE, brings together the expertise of its constituent organizations to meet the challenges of an evolving society. Read More