Institute for the Advancement of the American Legal System
Justice we can believe in.
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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14
years improving access to justice
400+
partners around the country
1
vision of a trusted legal system
Featured Content
IAALS has announced that Scott Bales, its Executive Director, will step down effective July 31, 2020. Sam Walker has been appointed by the IAALS Executive Committee to serve as Interim Executive Director while IAALS conducts a nationwide search for the position.Read more
The legacy of racism that blights our criminal justice system also creates inequities in our society more broadly. IAALS joins others in this process of listening, reflecting, and recommitting ourselves to the goals of equity and inclusion, because they are central to our vision of a justice system that works for all...Read more
IAALS has released a new report that reveals valuable insights into how the public views court systems and processes, judges and the judiciary, and information about the legal system. The report is the culmination of IAALS' two-year project on public trust and confidence in the courts.Read more
IAALS has launched a new project to help courts more quickly resolve the anticipated wave of business interruption insurance cases stemming from COVID-19-related closures and losses. The project will develop pattern discovery protocols specific to these cases, in an effort to reduce conflict and cost and to help both...Read more
