Volunteer service giving socioeconomically disadvantaged Massachusetts residents information on state law and small claims court procedure.
Also known as PBHA's Harvard Small Claims Advisory Service
- Joining
- Application
About
The Small Claims Advisory Service is the only organization in Massachusetts that focuses primarily on helping individuals navigate the small claims court system in the Commonwealth. Our mission is to empower socioeconomically disadvantaged people in order for them to seek legal redress effectively through the small claims system – a system that is often opaque, especially to those who are informationally and otherwise under resourced – and to protect their rights as consumers, tenants, and members of our community. Through in-person, video, telephone and email communication, we provide clients with information on Massachusetts law, small claims and court presentation procedure. To learn more about SCAS and request support, visit masmallclaims.org.
How to join
- Application — A written application, often followed by interviews.
Details
- Status
- Recognized
- Members
- 100+ members
- Dues
- No dues required
What they do
- Advocating structural (legislative) change
- Providing clients with information on Massachusetts law, small claims and court presentation procedure via in-person, video, telephone and email communication
- Helping Massachusetts residents navigate the small claims system by phone and by appointment
More links
- Career center listingHarvard directory
- PBHA program pageHarvard directory
Sources
- Small Claims Advisory Service — PBHAHarvard page · seen Oct 29, 2026
- Small Claims Advisory Service – Harvard FAS | Mignone Center for Career SuccessHarvard page · seen Oct 29, 2026
- Apply to Volunteer | Get Involved Today — PBHAHarvard page · seen Oct 12, 2026
- Student clubs (career center)Harvard page · seen Oct 4, 2026
- PBHA ProgramsHarvard page · seen Sep 30, 2026
- Donate to the Massachusetts Small Claims Advisory ServiceClub website · seen Oct 29, 2026
- Resources - Massachusetts Small Claims Advisory Service (SCAS)Club website · seen Oct 29, 2026
- Perguntas Frequentes - Massachusetts Small Claims Advisory Service (SCAS)Club website · seen Oct 29, 2026
- Contact - Massachusetts Small Claims Advisory Service (SCAS)Club website · seen Oct 29, 2026
- Preguntas Frecuentes - Massachusetts Small Claims Advisory Service (SCAS)Club website · seen Oct 29, 2026
- Frequently Asked Questions - Massachusetts Small Claims Advisory Service (SCAS)Club website · seen Oct 29, 2026
- About Us - Massachusetts Small Claims Advisory Service (SCAS)Club website · seen Oct 29, 2026
- Massachusetts Small Claims Advisory Service (SCAS)Club website · seen Oct 29, 2026
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