FOR RELEASE Monday, February 18, 2019 CONTACT Nikole Nelson, Executive Director nnelson@alsc-law.org (907)351-7137 Eliminating State Funding to Alaska Legal Services Corporation will Force Alaskans to Navigate the Justice System Alone ANCHORAGE – Governor Dunleavy’s amended budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2020 calls for eliminating all state funding to Alaska Legal Services Corporation (ALSC). ALSC is […]
February Volunteer of the Month: Andy Harrington
ALSC is so happy to celebrate justice champion extraordinaire Andy Harrington as our February Volunteer of the Month! Andy has truly done it all in his ALSC career that has spanned nearly 4 decades – from serving as a staff attorney, to Executive Director, and now to pro bono volunteer. We are so appreciative to […]
UAA Panel Discussion: Your Rights to be Harassment Free
On Friday, February 15, 2019, there will be a panel discussion at UAA (Multicultural Center, Rasmuson Hall 106) from 11:30am – 1:30pm aimed at informing the community of their rights regarding sexual harassment in the workplace, housing and higher education. There will be free food and free parking on campus. Panelists include: Dan Coons, Director […]
January Volunteer of the Month: Sam Fortier
ALSC’s first Volunteer of the Month for 2019 is the amazing Sam Fortier! Sam has truly made a difference in the lives of ALSC’s clients through his long and passionate pro bono career. We are so appreciative to have Sam’s expertise and dedicated advocacy for our clients! Read on for Sam’s interview with ALSC: Why […]
Rural Summer Legal Corps Program – Apply Now!
Equal Justice Works and Legal Services Corporation are actively recruiting students to fill 30 exciting positions nationwide for the Rural Summer Legal Corps program. The program connects public interest law students with civil legal aid organizations to address pressing legal issues facing rural communities. The application for Summer 2019 is open until February 11, 2019. Selected […]
December Volunteer of the Month: Joan Clover
We are thrilled to honor Joan Clover as ALSC’s December Volunteer of the Month! Joan regularly volunteers as ALSC’s family law Attorney of the Day. Through this role, Joan plays an instrumental role in helping clients navigate complex legal issues that significantly impact their lives. We are so grateful to have Joan as a volunteer, […]
Job Opening: AmeriCorps Member Medical-Legal Partnership Attorney in Anchorage
Alaska Legal Services Corporation is seeking an AmeriCorps member Medical-Legal Partnership Attorney to join our team in Anchorage, Alaska! Schedule: Full Time Education Level: JD/Law Grad New Mexico Legal Aid has received a multi-state grant from AmeriCorps to host one-year AmeriCorps members to facilitate the medical-legal partnership (MLP) program serving American Indians and Alaskan Natives […]
Job Opening: AmeriCorps Member Medical-Legal Partnership Attorney in Nome
Alaska Legal Services Corporation is seeking an AmeriCorps member Medical-Legal Partnership Attorney to join our team in Nome, Alaska! Schedule: Full Time Education Level: JD/Law Grad New Mexico Legal Aid has received a multi-state grant from AmeriCorps to host one-year AmeriCorps members to facilitate the medical-legal partnership (MLP) program serving American Indians and Alaskan Natives […]
Job Opening: Fairbanks Native Law Attorney
Alaska Legal Services Corporation (“ALSC”) is seeking a full-time staff attorney for its Fairbanks office to provide legal services to Tanana Chief Conference member Tribes and tribal members. This position primarily involves representation tribal clients in proceedings related to the Indian Child Welfare Act (“ICWA”), as well as litigating other Native law and civil matters […]
Double your impact on Giving Tuesday!
Double your Impact, Double the Justice! On Giving Tuesday, people around the world are coming together to celebrate generosity and make an impact in their communities. At ALSC, we want to give Alaskans the gift of justice to ensure access to civil legal aid for ALL Alaskans. With your help, we can make this a […]