Funders
History
In 1978, the NH Bar Association created the Pro Bono Referral Program (Pro Bono) to train volunteer attorneys and connect them with clients who needed free legal representation. In 1996, the Legal Advice & Referral Center (LARC) launched as a place for people experiencing economic hardship and civil legal problems to access information about their rights, talk with experienced legal aid advocates, and prepare to represent themselves.
On June 1, 2021, LARC and Pro Bono merged into a new organization, 603 Legal Aid. 603 Legal Aid hosts a central call center for people seeking civil legal aid and maintains a vibrant volunteer recruitment, training and coordination program for attorneys seeking to volunteer their time and expertise.
Partnership with NHLA
New Hampshire Legal Assistance provides high-quality civil legal services to address the legal problems that affect people’s daily survival and most basic needs. These services range from simple legal information and advice to vigorous and thorough representation in all of New Hampshire’s courts. 603 Legal Aid handles intake for NHLA connecting clients to NHLA attorneys and paralegals.
Campaign for Legal Services
The Campaign is a joint fundraising initiative for legal aid in New Hampshire. Financial contributions to the Campaign, through individual charitable contributions from businesses or sponsorships of our events, benefit both 603 Legal Aid and New Hampshire Legal Assistance.