In 1780, the Massachusetts Declaration of Rights promised that every person should obtain justice freely. Today, the Boston Bar Foundation carries that promise forward — and on Giving Day, October 30, you can too.
Justice doesn’t happen by accident.
Giving Day fuels our programs and partnerships with legal services organizations, pro bono volunteerism, leadership development, and a stronger, more inclusive profession across Massachusetts.
…obtain right and justice freely, and without being obliged to purchase it.
Article XI, Massachusetts Declaration of Rights, 1780
Your gift puts justice into action.
Put lawyers where they’re needed most.
Your gift expands access to justice for individuals and families across Massachusetts, building the partnerships that help meet unmet legal needs.
1,012attorneys volunteered in pro bono service this past year.
Build the next generation of leaders.
You help train, mentor, and support law students and young lawyers, opening doors to career opportunities and professional networks that shape tomorrow’s legal leaders.
400+law students are registered for this year’s Career Fair on October 16.
Protect a profession that serves everyone.
Your gift strengthens a more diverse, inclusive, and accessible legal community, ensuring the profession reflects and serves every person in Massachusetts.
$415,000+awarded to law students in paid public interest positions through the BBA Summer Fellowship Program since 2019.
Make justice possible.
Why October 30?
A birthday with a purpose.
October 30 is John Adams’ birthday. A principal author of the Massachusetts Declaration of Rights, Adams believed that in a society where justice is not a privilege but a right, civic lawyering strengthens our democracy.
As the BBA’s founding father, he showed that justice must prevail even when it is unpopular. Today, the Boston Bar Foundation carries that legacy forward.
Justice is a legacy we all share.
Your gift helps build a stronger, more equitable legal community — today and for generations to come.
Other ways to give
Have questions or want to talk about a gift? Contact Erica Southerland, BBF Director of Development, at [email protected].
