# OAB Paraná legal professional and public assistance programs > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/oab-paran-legal-professional-and-public-assistance-programs > Updated: 2026-08-14T19:06:42.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. The Brazilian Bar Association (OAB) in Paraná has implemented several initiatives focused on legal professional development and public assistance. Initially, the OAB Paraná launched a Law Firm Incubator in partnership with Sebrae/PR to foster innovation and management skills among legal professionals through a 16-week technical program. During the same period, the OAB Maringá branch organized a large-scale legal orientation drive at the Maringá Urban Terminal, utilizing over 600 volunteer lawyers to provide free guidance to approximately 1,500 people regarding consumer, family, labor, and social rights. Expanding its social services, the OAB-PR inaugurated the Espaço OAB Cidadania in Curitiba. This permanent center provides free legal assistance specifically for migrants and vulnerable citizens. Beyond legal counseling, the facility offers medical consultations and assistance with identity card issuance in partnership with the Paraná Civil Police to help regularize the status of the state’s international residents. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-14: OAB-PR opens Espaço OAB Cidadania in Curitiba to support migrants OAB-PR has opened the Espaço OAB Cidadania in Curitiba, a new permanent center providing free legal aid, medical services, and identity document issuance for migrants and vulnerable populations. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/oab-pr-opens-espao-oab-cidadania-in-curitiba-to-support-migrants ### 2026-08-10: OAB Paraná launches legal incubator and Maringá legal aid drive OAB Paraná has launched a law firm incubator with Sebrae/PR to improve legal management, while OAB Maringá is hosting a massive legal aid event for 1,500 citizens. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/oab-paran-launches-legal-incubator-and-maring-legal-aid-drive --- Cite as: OAB Paraná legal professional and public assistance programs. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/oab-paran-legal-professional-and-public-assistance-programs