We are incredibly grateful to the Governor’s Office of Community Service and the AmeriCorps Volunteer Generation Fund for awarding us with $138,098 to continue the support of our volunteer attorney program. Click here to read the press release.
KULR8: Katoonah Lodges residents in Missoula push back on rent hikes
Residents at Katoonah Lodges said rising lot rent under new ownership had left many people on fixed incomes worried about whether they could afford to stay in their homes. Click here to read more.
NBC Montana: Montana Justice Foundation awards record funding to 22 nonprofits across state
The Montana Justice Foundation awarded record funding to 22 nonprofits across the State of Montana. Click here to learn more.
University of Montana: UM Law Graduate Earns Right to Practice in Every Montana Tribal Court
MLSA Tribal law attorney, Ericka Camposan, highlighted for her accomplishments on passing all of the Tribal Bar exams in only one year! Click here to read more about Ericka and her incredible journey.
Missoula Current: Missoula’s collaborative spirit on display
Montana Legal Services highlighted for their work during Missoula Public Library’s Resource Access Day. Click here to learn more.
KTVQ: Volunteer attorneys honored for pro bono family law services in Billings
On Friday, April 10, Montana Legal Services Association and Yellowstone Area Bar Association hosted an event to recognize the efforts of several local attorneys who offer pro bono work for low-income individuals facing family law matters. Click here to read more.
State of Montana Newsroom: Governor Gianforte Appoints Licensing Reform Task Force Members
Montana Legal Services Executive Director, Alison Paul included in Governor Greg Gianforte’s Members of the Licensing Reform Task Force. Click here to read more.
The Electric: Great Falls Approves 2 CDBG projects
We are incredibly grateful to the Great Falls City Commissioners for approving funding for our Montana Housing Justice Project, which will support legal services for low-income-moderate Montanans living in Great Falls who are experiencing housing-related legal problems. Click here to learn more.
The Practice – Tribal Lay Advocates Expand Access to Justice
From the Center on the Legal Profession at Harvard Law School, The Practice provides an in depth exploration of MLSA’s Tribal Advocacy Incubator Project training program, and how it improves access to justice on reservations. Click here to read more.
Rolling Stone: Red States Crack Down on Squatters – Despite No Evidence of A Crisis
MLSA Housing Attorney Amy Hall comments on the prevalence of squatters in MT. Check out the article by clicking here!