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Legal Assistance

Click the button below to go directly to Southeast Louisiana Legal Services' application portal to apply for pro bono legal services. 

Southeast Louisiana Legal Services

Free legal aid for low-income people.

Judge Gavel

SLLS assists with the following types of cases:

  • Domestic Violence and Other Family Law

  • Landlord-Tenant

  • Home Loan Modification and Foreclosure

  • Disaster Law

  • Government Benefits

  • Wills and Successions

  • Low-Income Taxpayer

  • Bankruptcy

  • Consumer Law

  • Employment Law

  • School Access

  • Child in Need of Care

  • Special Projects

Pro Bono Project 

The Pro Bono Project is a group of lawyer volunteers who provide civil legal services for low-income people in our community. Use the button at the top of the page to apply for legal assistance, or browse their various self-help workshop opportunities below. 

Study Group

Thirst for Justice

The Pro Bono Project provides a walk-in legal clinic every Wednesday and Thursday afternoon from 3 to 5 p.m. at the St. Vincent de Paul Bishop Ott Shelter located at 220 St. Vincent de Paul St. in Baton Rouge. Volunteers provide legal counseling and advice to individuals on matters of civil law only. For more information contact Ms. Haynes at lynn@brba.org 

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