EBCLC was founded in 1988 as the Berkeley Community Law Center.  Started by law students from UC Berkeley’s Boalt Hall School of Law, EBCLC has grown to become the largest provider of free legal services in the East Bay, a nationally-recognized poverty law clinic, and Boalt Hall’s largest clinical offering. With a full-time staff of 20, EBCLC serves several thousand low-income clients and community groups each year with legal matters directly affecting their income, shelter, and health care. Many other East Bay residents receive education, information, or referrals to help meet their critical needs. EBCLC also plays a central role in preparing and inspiring the next generation of lawyers committed to social justice. Approximately 80 students enroll in EBCLC’s nationally-recognized clinical program each year, receiving high-quality training and mentoring under the supervision of staff attorneys. Dozens more students participate in one or more community outreach, education, and service programs.