Community Legal Services

/ˌkɒmjʊˈnɪti ˈliːgəl ˈsɜːrvɪsɪz/

Definitions

  1. (n.) Legal assistance programs providing free or low-cost services to individuals who cannot afford private counsel, often focusing on civil law issues.
    She received help from community legal services to resolve her landlord dispute.

Forms

  • community legal services

Commentary

Term generally refers to organizations rather than a formal legal doctrine; important to emphasize the service aspect and target demographic in definitions.

This glossary is for general informational and educational purposes only. Definitions are jurisdiction-agnostic but reflect terminology and concepts primarily drawn from English and American legal traditions. Nothing herein constitutes legal advice or creates a lawyer-client relationship. Users should consult qualified counsel for advice on specific matters or jurisdictions.

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