NCLEJ Celebrates One Year Anniversary of the Relaunch the Federal Practice Manual
For Immediate Release: February 5, 2025
Contact: Patrick Fowler, Communications Strategist, NCLEJ | fowler@nclej.org
NEW YORK, NY — The National Center for Law and Economic Justice is proud to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the relaunch of the Federal Practice Manual for Legal Aid Attorneys, a critical reference source on federal litigation practice oriented to the needs of legal aid and public interest lawyers.
The Revised Edition of the Manual is available for a free trial at the online bookstore of the National Consumer Law Center. The Manual will continue to be updated by NCLEJ staff and contributors, and later will be accessible through paid subscription.
The Manual has a long track record of serving as an important resource for public interest practitioners. Previously coordinated by the Shriver Center on Policy Law for decades, they turned to NCLEJ to rescue and preserve the Manual for the public interest legal community. NCLEJ invested considerable resources to revive, renew, and republish the Manual.
“The work of public interest lawyers to fight for marginalized communities is more important than ever. That’s why we are delighted to make the Federal Practice Manual for Legal Aid Attorneys available to the public once again, so that practitioners in our field have a guide to navigate their way through federal litigation,” said Dennis Parker, Executive Director of NCLEJ. “The response from our friends and allies in the legal community has been overwhelmingly positive, and we look forward to continued stewardship of the Manual in the many years to come.”
The Manual offers a critical framework to guide public interest lawyers in their federal litigation, and covers a wide range of topics including:
- Strategic factors to consider in preparing a lawsuit
- Litigation tactics and practice tips for both novice and seasoned practitioners
- Constitutional and statutory requirements of federal jurisdiction
- Barriers encountered in seeking federal jurisdiction
The National Center for Law and Economic Justice (NCLEJ) advances racial and economic justice for low-income families, individuals, and communities across the country through ground-breaking impact litigation, policy advocacy, and support for grassroots organizing. Founded in 1965, NCLEJ protects access to critical benefits such as food stamps, Medicaid, and childcare; empowers low-wage workers, advocates for people with disabilities; and fights unlawful debt collection.
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