LBF Partners with Louisiana Law Schools to Create a Pipeline of Public Service Attorneys
LBF Partners with Louisiana Law Schools to Create a Pipeline of Public Service Attorneys The Louisiana Bar Foundation (LBF) is partnering with the four Louisiana Law Schools as part of the LBF’s Law School Project. Launched in 2023 to build a strong pipeline of public service attorneys and expand access to civil legal aid, the […]
LBF Seeking Nominations for 2026 Boisfontaine
The Louisiana Bar Foundation (LBF) is seeking nominations for the 2026 Curtis R. Boisfontaine Trial Advocacy Award. Nominations must be received in the LBF office by Friday, February 6, 2026. The Award will be presented at the Louisiana State Bar Association’s Annual Meeting in Destin, Florida. The recipient will receive a plaque, and $1,000 will […]
President’s Message October/November 2025 The Power of Fellowship
At the Louisiana Bar Foundation (LBF), our members–known as Fellows–are more than supporters. They are champions of justice, advocates for fairness, and catalysts for change. Fellows are at the heart of our mission to ensure all Louisianans in need have access to civil legal services. Click here to read the article.
Kids’ Chance Week-Scholarships for Dependents of Injured Workers
The Louisiana Bar Foundation (LBF) Kids’ Chance Scholarship Program is for dependents of Louisiana workers killed or permanently and totally disabled in a work accident. We are part of the national movement to help the families of injured workers. And Governor Jeff Landry has proclaimed October 13-17, 2025 Kids’ Chance Awareness Week in Louisiana! The […]
Apply Now for LBF Annual/Sustaining Grants
Here’s the Louisiana Bar Foundation (LBF) schedule to apply for 2026-27 Grants: Annual/Sustaining Grant applications are open October 1, 2025 – December 1, 2025 Loan Repayment Assistance (LRAP) and LBF Kids’ Chance Scholarship applications are open December 1, 2025 – February 27, 2026 2026-27 LBF Annual/Sustaining Grants For 501c3 organizations that lead community-driven […]
LBF Awards $14.4 Million for Civil Legal Aid 2025-26 Grants
The Louisiana Bar Foundation (LBF), awarded more than $14.4 million in grants to assist women, children, the elderly, people with disabilities, the newly unemployed, and those facing loss of their homes with civil legal aid issues. Civil legal aid is free legal advice, representation, or other legal assistance provided to low-income and vulnerable people who […]
