Bar Foundation Staff

Other: ____________

State Support Program

Statewide Direct Delivery

Independent Program

None of the Above

 The Access to Justice Program (ATJ) was created in August 1997. A recruitment program is in its initial phase as is a resource directory containing descriptions of each program in Louisiana which delivers legal services to the poor. The ATJ, in conjunction with the Delivery Systems Subcommittee of the Louisiana Bar Access to Justice Committee, is developing TEL-LAW programs describing the concepts of pro bono and legal services. The automated telephone service will direct callers to the appropriate local pro bono or legal service organization. Quarterly statewide meetings of the pro bono directors will be coordinated. In conjunction with the Access to Justice Committee's Resource Development Subcommittee, the program will investigate alternative funding mechanisms and strategies such as dues checkoffs, fund drives, filing fees, etc. The Access to Justice Director will act as media coordinator and has begun development of a statewide media plan. A newsletter, web site, clearinghouse and statewide conference are all in the planning stage.

% of Funding paid by the Bar 33.3%

% of Funding paid by the IOLTA 33.3%

Other (foundations, filing fees, legal services) 33.3%

state supreme court ethical rule

rule similar to Revised ABA MR 6.1 (includes hours and categories)

other rule

mandatory (___ under consideration)

voluntary (___ under consideration)

* media publicity

* mass mailings to new admittees

work with individual law firms

bar event presentations

personal contacts/phone calls

phonathons

bar section or committee presentations/projects

sponsor substantive legal training for volunteers

coordinate training programs for legal services providers

publish training materials

assist development of local programs

* coordinate activities with providers (i.e. training, recruitment)

* state pro bono coordinator meetings

liaison with state bar foundation

outreach to programs

sponsor state pro bono conference

* development of a database to be shared by all providers

provide technical assistance to:

law firms

corporate counsel

governmental attorney offices

program awards

* state bar sponsored awards

state bar foundation sponsored awards

personal letters

magazine/newsletter articles

honor roll

certificates

CLE Vouchers/Publications

direct case referrals to volunteers

case referral to pro bono programs

statewide or regional:

centralized intake

hotline

clinics

involved in legislative advocacy

* participate in state planning for legal services and pro bono

pro bono ethics rules/resolutions/reporting

delivery of legal services/legal aid

Other ____________

web site (address ____________)

fax referrals

linkage between pro bono programs

*This program was created in August 1997. All stars indicate those items the program intends to perform.