For many of our followers who work in the public interest field, I’m delighted to share that today, the National Center for Law and Economic Justice proudly celebrates the one-year anniversary of the relaunch of the Federal Practice Manual for Legal Aid Attorneys.
The Manual has a long track record of serving as an important resource for public interest practitioners. Previously coordinated by the Shriver Center on Policy Law for decades, they turned to NCLEJ to rescue and preserve this critical resource for the legal community.
The work of public interest lawyers to fight for marginalized people is more important than ever. I speak for all at NCLEJ when I say how honored we are by the positive responses to the Revised Manual from our colleagues and allies. We look forward to continued stewardship of this critical resource in the many years to come.
The Manual offers a critical framework to guide public interest lawyers in their federal litigation, and covers a wide range of topics including:
Strategic factors to consider in preparing a lawsuit
Litigation tactics and practice tips for both novice and seasoned practitioners
Constitutional and statutory requirements of federal jurisdiction
Barriers encountered in seeking federal jurisdiction
P.S. If you are not a member of the legal community but would like to support our efforts to advocate for low-income people, you can help by making a charitable donation today. We have invested considerable resources to revive and republish the Federal Practice Manual, and anything you can give will go a long way towards ensuring we can continue to provide this critical resource to the legal community.
The National Center for Law and Economic Justice advances racial and economic justice through ground-breaking impact litigation, policy advocacy, and support for grassroots organizing. We have provided legal representation and support since 1965.
