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MLRI is a nonprofit statewide legal services support center. We advocate for low-income people, minorities, immigrants, elders, and people with disabilities in their struggles for basic human needs; defend against measures that harm people living in poverty; advocate for systemic reforms that achieve social justice; and provide support that will enable others to carry out these objectives.

We receive funding from public and private organizations and from individuals.

The pages on this website will acquaint you with our staff and mission, publications, current activities and employment opportunities.

In general, MLRI does not represent individual clients. But if you call us, we may be able to provide brief advice and referrals to other agencies that might be able to help.  For legal information you can use, try: www.MassLegalHelp.org

For additional information about legal aid programs in Massachusetts, including how to find a legal aid office in your area, please visit the following website: www.MassLegalServices.org

Periodically, we may post information on the website that may be a bit difficult to find.  We will make announcements of those bits of information here.

For example:

At the left you will see an item called Other Statewide Programs.  There you will find individual summaries of the 8 programs funded by the Massachusetts Legal Assistance Corporation whose missions have statewide impact.  MLRI, as one of those organizations also has a summary in that section.