Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law – The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, or simply the Lawyers’ Committee, is a civil rights organization founded in 1963 at the request of President John F. Kennedy. The Lawyers’ Committee has many opportunities for law firms and lawyers to provide pro bono assistance on civil rights matters. While most matters are litigation oriented, opportunities do exist for transactional lawyers and for those interested in public policy issues. Assistance is also needed for smaller litigation oriented matters such as amicus briefs and general legal research.