Tennessee law project gets national attention

A pro bono law website started in Tennessee is gaining national traction. At the Equal Justice Conference held May 6-9 in Austin, the American Bar Association’s Standing Committee on Pro Bono and Public Service approved a proposal to implement a national website based off Online TNJustice. OTJ allows people to privately post legal questions on its website following a briefing to determine eligibility. Volunteer lawyers then answer those questions and give free legal advice. The concept is similar…