Public Interest
Oct. 4, 2016
Legal aid groups get funds to teach language access to pro bono attorneys
The Legal Services Corporation presented a grant from its Pro Bono Innovation Fund worth more than $400,000 to several California legal aid organizations last month.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
One of the worst obstacles an attorney can encounter is lack of a shared language with their client.
In California, where millions of residents have limited proficiency in English, clear communication is often a daunting task.
To resolve this problem, the Legal Services Corporation, a nonprofit legal organization, presented a grant from its Pro Bono Innovation Fund w...
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