The total budget for civil legal aid services for the next two years, including the maintenance increase, is approximately $ 23 million. (ejc.org)
As funding for legal aid programs decreases and the need for civil legal aid increases, access to free legal assistance is becoming increasingly scarce. (lsc.gov)
This Part draws on civil legal needs surveys, surveys with lawyers, and data from interviews with litigants. (papers.ssrn.com)