Massachusetts Free Legal Answers (Mass Legal Answers Online) is a virtual legal advice clinic in which qualifying users post civil legal questions at no cost to be answered by pro bono attorneys licensed in their state. There are a wide range of civil legal question topics, including but not limited to family, housing, consumer rights, financial, employment, health and disability, civil rights, juvenile and education law.

Volunteering with MLAO is simple: volunteers choose the questions they want to answer — at any time and from any location that works for them. This is a limited scope service — the clients know in advance that your assistance is restricted to answering their civil legal question, and that you will not go to court with them or prepare any paperwork. Malpractice coverage is also provided to volunteer attorneys for legal guidance provided through the website.

MLAO welcomes all volunteer attorneys in good standing who are licensed to practice law in Massachusetts, or registered for pro bono status with the Board of Bar Overseers, including in-house counsel and retired attorneys. Visit the link below to learn more.