The purpose of CCLS is to fight social injustice, to provide education and representation to the disadvantaged and to maintain access to the legal system. CCLS is a non-profit corporation, tax exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. CCLS is funded, in part, by LSC and is restricted from engaging in certain activities. CCLS will spend all funds in accordance with the LSC Act of 1974, as amended, and implementing regulations.