Committee on Legal Education and Admissions Reform Tackles Access-to-Justice Gap
Chief Justices and Court Administrators Form Task Force for Legal Education Overhaul In response to a widening access-to-justice gap, a…
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U.S. Department of Justice Teams Up with Paladin Partners to Revolutionize Pro Bono Engagement
In a groundbreaking collaboration, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has forged a strategic partnership with Paladin Partners, a prominent…
Rethinking Bar Associations’ Roles: Fostering Legal Innovation and Cost Reduction
A compelling argument emerges in a recent publication from the Deborah L. Rhode Center on the Legal Profession at Stanford…
Nevada Supreme Court Considers Proposal for Law School Graduates to Offer Limited Legal Services in Legal Programs
On July 27, 2023, a significant development took place in the Nevada legal landscape, as the Nevada Supreme Court received…
New York City Council Members Call for Boosting Legal Services Funding
The Iowa Supreme Court upheld a lower court's block on the state's six-week abortion ban, effectively preserving access to abortions.…
Colorado to License Paraprofessionals for Specific Legal Tasks
The Colorado Supreme Court has approved a new rule allowing licensed nonlawyer paraprofessionals to perform limited legal work, particularly divorce…
US Supreme Court Declines to Consider Claims due to Ineffective Counsel
The US Supreme Court has declined to consider the issue of when defense lawyers are obligated to begin negotiating a…
DOJ Access to Justice Leader Prioritizes Longevity for Lasting Impact on Legal Access
The Office for Access to Justice in the U.S. Department of Justice (Justice) has been revived after being shut down…