Micronesian Legal Services Corporation

Micronesian Legal Services Corporation (MLSC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting equal access to justice and delivering high-quality civil legal assistance to low-income individuals and underserved communities throughout Micronesia. Established as a 501(c)(3) organization, MLSC operates under the governance of a 10-member board of directors, with representation from each region where it maintains offices.

MLSC envisions a Micronesia where justice is a right enjoyed by all—not a privilege reserved for the few. The organization strives to uphold fairness, accountability, and respect in government and community institutions. Through legal advocacy and community support, MLSC works to ensure that even the most vulnerable are heard and represented.

With offices located in Palau, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), all four states of the Federated States of Micronesia (Yap, Chuuk, Pohnpei, and Kosrae), and the Marshall Islands (Majuro and Ebeye), MLSC is deeply rooted in the communities it serves. The central administrative office is located in Saipan.

In addition to regular legal aid services, MLSC also offers resources and legal assistance during tim