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During the holiday season and year-round, it is important to give to those in need. Whether it's giving your time or monetary support, below are some CBA programs or legal and social service programs that align with our mission of advancing the legal profession and the principles of law and justice or meet the needs of some of Connecticut's most vulnerable residents. 

 

Volunteer Your Time

CBA Pro Bono Connect

CBA Pro Bono Connect

CBA Pro Bono Connect connects volunteer attorneys with legal service providers who need assistance with pro bono cases and training to take on a pro bono case.

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CT Free Legal Answers

CT Free Legal Answers is a an ABA-supported website where financially qualifying Connecticut residents can post questions about their civil legal issue. Volunteer attorneys can log in to the website and choose which questions to answer.

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K-12 Programs

The CBA leads K-12 programs to provide civics education and encouraging talented and diverse students to consider a legal career path. Consider volunteering for mock trial competitions, Law Day, Lawyers in the Classroom, and LAW Camp.




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Make a Financial Contribution

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Project Feed Connecticut

Project Feed Connecticut is a joint effort by numerous associations, including the CBA, to provide financial support to Foodshare and Connecticut Food Bank. The need for food assistance has increased significantly during the pandemic, so your support now is critical. 

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CBA Future of the Legal Profession Scholars Program

The CBA and Connecticut's Legal Community Diversity & Inclusion Pledge & Plan (Pledge & Plan) signatories have teamed up to provide scholarships for diverse candidates to enroll in an LSAT preparation course. The scholarship is available to qualified applicants who are representative of a diverse demographic.

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CBA Pro Bono Connect

CBA Pro Bono Connect

If you can’t take on a pro bono matter right now, consider making a donation to one (or all) of Connecticut’s legal services providers. 

Your support will go a long way towards ensuring access to justice for Connecticut’s most vulnerable residents.

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DeMeola Fund

The CBA’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee has established The Karen Lynn DeMeola Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Fund (DeMeola Fund) at the Connecticut Bar Institute (CTBI). Interested persons and groups can provide financial donations the DeMeola Fund to support the efforts and initiatives of the Committee.

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Ralph J. Monaco Memorial Civics Education Award and Fund

The CT Bar Insitute (CTBI) established The Ralph J. Monaco Memorial Civics Education Award and Fund (Monaco Civics Award and Monaco Memorial Fund). Donations to the Monaco Memorial Fund are provided to a designated fund at the CTBI. The sole purpose of the Monaco Memorial Fund is to provide funding for the monetary grants accompanying the Ralph J. Monaco Memorial Civics Education Award.

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