Institute for the Advancement of the American Legal System
Forging innovative and practical solutions to problems in our legal system
What We Do
In collaboration with the best minds in the country—from lawyers and judges to everyday citizens—we work to advance access to justice for all.
Why We Do It
The American legal system is in crisis, and a trusted and trustworthy system is essential to our democracy, our economy, and our freedom.
Focus Areas
In our work, IAALS considers the following questions:How do we ensure that the delivery of justice is accessible, efficient, and accountable?
We develop and implement solutions in the areas of civil justice reform, family justice reform, and the judiciary with the goal of transforming justice for the 21st Century.
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How do we ensure that the delivery of legal services meets the needs of legal consumers?
We develop and implement solutions in the areas of legal education and the legal profession with the goal of transforming our legal system to meet the needs of all who need it.
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13
years improving access to justice
100+
partners around the country
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vision of a trusted legal system
Featured Content
For Becky Kourlis, justice for all isn’t simply a phrase we repeat as Americans, it is a calling to a higher principle that must be preserved and protected. Before she retires in September 2019, your gift in her honor will help ensure that IAALS can continue its important work within the legal system into the future.Read more
In an important step toward making family courts more user-friendly and less adversarial, the Conference of Chief Justices has adopted new guidelines to help courts be more responsive to the needs of families.Read more
“Justice for all.” It is a promise of American democracy and enshrined in our Pledge of Allegiance. And yet, it is not a reality. IAALS wants to change all of that. We are proud to present you with our 2018 Annual Report, which highlights our work and accomplishments within this important context.Read more
On Thursday, April 25, 2019, we will hold our annual Rebuilding Justice Award Dinner, which recognizes individuals who exemplify the spirit of innovation and leadership that we champion across all of our work toward building a legal system that is accessible, fair, reliable, efficient, and accountable.Read more
