One of MATJC's goals is to educate lawyers about the poverty issues of Mississippi,
the shortcomings of legal aid as it is today to service that
group and the professional and moral obligations to act on that
knowledge. Before lawyers can solve the problem they must understand
it.
MATJC will target and educate members of the state legislative
and executive branches about the critical need for legal services of
the lowest income individuals. Additionally, we will focus on law
school loan repayment assistance legislation.
MATJC encourages donations from lawyers and nonlawyers alike, to assist in meeting the legal needs of the vast numbers of underserved Mississippians. For information about donating click here.
MATJC in conjunction with
various legal services providers, will participate in and promote
National Pro Bono Week which is being planned for October, 2010. The
week will be highly promoted as a community service, and will
hopefully serve as a stepping stone towards getting more attorneys to
become pro bono volunteers. To become a pro bono volunteer click
here.
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