Justice for Montanans
AmeriCorps Program — Montana Legal Services
Serve Montana. Build your legal career. Make justice possible.
About the Program
About Justice for Montanans AmeriCorps
Members of the AmeriCorps State Justice for Montanans Project serve with MLSA and other organizations to provide direct services to people seeking assistance with civil legal issues. Justice for Montanans (JFM) members empower low- to moderate-income Montanans to advocate for their legal rights and increase access to justice across the state.
20
Members Per Year
20 AmeriCorps positions placed annually
5
Montana Cities
Helena, Billings, Missoula, Great Falls, Bozeman
10.5
Month Commitment
One full year (10.5 months)
8
Partner Organizations
Across Montana
Member Benefits
What Members Receive
Living Allowance
A monthly living stipend to support members throughout their year of service.
Education Award
$7,395 Segal AmeriCorps Education Award upon successful completion of full-year service.
Health Benefits
Health insurance coverage provided for the duration of service.
Where Members Serve
Partner Organizations
Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA)
Statewide civil legal aid provider placing members in direct client services across Montana.
Montana Supreme Court — Court Help Program
Assists self-represented litigants with legal information, forms, and resources statewide.
Office of Child and Family Ombudsman (OCFO)
Advocates for children through education, outreach, and investigation of child welfare cases.
Montana Aging Services — Legal Services Developer Program
Free legal advice hotline for Montana seniors over 60 and individuals with disabilities.
Montana Office of the State Public Defender (OPD)
Provides counsel to indigent persons in criminal, child welfare, and commitment proceedings.
Montana Innocence Project
Advocates for the wrongfully incarcerated through pro bono legal representation and education.
Disability Rights Montana
Advocacy and legal services protecting the rights of Montanans with disabilities.
DCI's Office of Victim Services
Legal support services for crime victims and survivors across Montana.
2025–2026 Cohort
2025–2026 AmeriCorps Members
Members serve across Helena, Great Falls, Billings, Bozeman, and Missoula with MLSA and partner organizations.
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Ready to Serve Montana?
Join 20 members serving across Montana's communities. Applications open annually. Positions placed with MLSA and seven partner organizations.