text: A case is defined as the provision of permissible legal assistance to an eligible client with a legal problem , or set of closely related legal problems , accepted for assistance supported by LSC or non-LSC funds in accordance with the requirements of the LSC Act , regulations , and other applicable law .
  
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  Clients who receive legal assistance , but aren 't supported by LSC funds , may still qualify under this definition in certain instances .