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Legal Support for Communities

Thriving Earth Exchange and AGU do not provide legal support. However, there are organizations that do and community science teams are encouraged to explore those options if legal support is needed. Below are a few resources that can help community science projects get started.

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The American Bar Association collects information about pro bono (free) legal services around the United States. There is an option to select your state and see services specific to that state.

https://www.americanbar.org/groups/center-pro-bono/

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Green Pro Bono connects environmental organizations with pro bono legal services.

https://www.greenprobono.org/

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Environmental Law Institute has a clearinghouse where they connect attorneys and communities to address pressing environmental issues.

https://www.eli.org/probono