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Civil Legal Aid Across Montana — 13 Practice Areas

Every county · Every tribal reservation · Income-eligible · Free

MLSA Practice Areas

Free Legal Help Across Every Issue That Matters

In addition to robust self-help resources at MontanaLawHelp.org, MLSA provides free legal information, advice, and representation to income-qualifying Montanans. Select any practice area to learn who it helps, what MLSA does, and how to apply.

Award-Winning Programs

2025 ABA Award Winner

Tribal Advocacy Incubator Program (TAIP)

Training tribal community members to become lay advocates on Montana's reservations. A national model for access to justice. Winner of the 2025 ABA Louis M. Brown Select Award.

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Statewide Partnership

Montana Health Justice Partnership

Embedding legal services within seven Montana Community Health Centers to address the legal issues that harm patient health. Legal help where patients are already seeking care.

Learn About MHJP →

Need Help?

Apply for free legal assistance today

Income-eligible Montanans can apply online 24/7. The HelpLine is open Tuesday–Thursday, 9am–1pm.