TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Dec 9, 2024

The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) recently awarded $424,694 to West Tennessee Legal Services (WTLS) for it to modernize and enhance its pro bono program based on the findings of a recent planning assessment. WTLS plans to hire additional staff, integrate pro bono into core practice areas, develop clear priorities and protocols and improve volunteer engagement. It also will create a pilot project to address the region's need for re-entry legal services. The funding comes as part of a large award of more than $5.4 million to 21 legal aid organizations in 14 states. As noted in past reporting, Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee (LAS) and the Cumberlands also received $73,218 from the Pro Bono Innovation Fund to conduct a six-month assessment focusing on staffing structures, integration of services, and technological enhancement to optimize pro bono legal service delivery.