Meriden – The Connecticut Bar Association (CBA) hosted its most recent quarterly Free Legal Advice Clinic on Tuesday, April 21, and Wednesday, April 22. Held from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on both days, the clinic connected community members in need of legal advice with volunteer attorneys who, during 30-minute virtual online sessions, provided guidance on a variety of legal issues. The quarterly clinics are part of the CBA’s ongoing effort to address the access to justice gap in Connecticut by ensuring individuals—regardless of financial means—can receive reliable legal information when they need it most.
In total, 87 clients received free legal assistance through the clinic, which was made possible by the dedication of 31 attorney volunteers and 19 law student and paralegal volunteers. The attorneys delivered critical guidance across a wide range of legal areas, including family law, immigration, employment, estates and probate, consumer issues, bankruptcy, housing, and civil rights.
CBA Director of Access to Justice and Equity Song Kim noted how the clinic plays a vital role in bridging gaps in the legal system. “The Connecticut Bar Association’s Free Legal Advice Clinic is a critical program that addresses the justice gap in CT and meets people where they are, often in moments when they have nowhere else to turn,” Kim stated. “By tapping into the extraordinary depth and breadth of expertise of our dedicated volunteer attorneys, we’re able to provide meaningful, trusted, and excellent legal guidance, helping individuals better understand and protect their rights.”
Through initiatives like the Free Legal Advice Clinics, the CBA continues to make meaningful strides toward ensuring that access to justice is not a privilege, but a right available to all. Learn more about the CBA’s various pro-bono programs at ctbar.org/probono.