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What We Do
The Public Bar Association is a public legal education platform built to give everyday people the tools, knowledge, and resources that aren't readily available to everyone.
We break down the law in plain English so anyone can understand their rights and navigate the legal system with confidence.
Because the legal system can be confusing, the average person only learns their rights after they’ve already been violated.
The Public Bar exists to close that gap by providing free access to legal explainers, directories, calculators, government contacts, court tools, and dynamic legal updates—without the gatekeeping.
Find your legal rights quickly
Understand new laws without jargon
Access free and low-cost legal help
Contact elected officials who make those laws
Navigate courts, documents, and legal processes
Stay informed without paying for a lawyer or subscription service
We turn the legal system into something usable instead of intimidating.
A lot. You can:
Look up your rights in dozens of categories
Explore directories of courts, officials, agencies, and assistance programs
Browse legal glossaries and document explainers
Access tools built for people, not lawyers
Public Bar Association makes the law as understandable as a Google search.
Legal Literacy and Civic Engagement.
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