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At its December 15, 2023, meeting, the Texas Access to Justice Commission invited members of the bar and the public to share comments on the report and recommendations its Access to Legal Services Working Group released ten days earlier. The… MORE
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Editor's note: The CBJW landscape is rapidly evolving—this inventory was updated on September 5, 2024. IAALS, the Institute for the Advancement of the American Legal System, has conceptualized regulatory models as consisting of four pathways to… MORE
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On January 4, 2024, the North Carolina Justice for All Project (JFAP) filed a First Amendment lawsuit against the state of North Carolina claiming unlawful infringement upon their fundamental right of free speech to provide simple legal advice to… MORE
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IAALS, the Institute for the Advancement of the American Legal System, and the Law School Admission Council (LSAC), today announced a new joint project—Foundations 2.0—designed to provide a comprehensive updated view of the skills and competencies… MORE
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Going through divorce is often a turbulent time for families, particularly when children are involved. However, parents, practitioners, and courts can adopt more mindful approaches that prioritize children’s well-being and help families find… MORE
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Arati Prabhakar, Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), recently referred to artificial intelligence (AI) as “one of the most consequential technologies of our times.” While AI is not new, we have seen advances… MORE
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Last year, IAALS welcomed six new members to our board of advisors. One of those new members is Stacey Marz, a visionary who recognizes the potential of technology in democratizing justice. Her previous roles in bridging the access-to-justice gap at… MORE
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Last year, IAALS welcomed six new members to our board of advisors. One of those new members is Sonja Ebron, who brings to IAALS an unparalleled dedication to access to justice with a unique perspective as a Ph.D. electrical engineer. As one of the… MORE
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In November, Oregon made history by becoming the first U.S. state to implement a non-exam, performance-based pathway to legal licensure through a program called Supervised Practice Portfolio Examination (SSPE), which is available to graduates across… MORE
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The world at large is constantly evolving, and so must our civil justice system.IAALS is uniquely positioned to bring that change. Our nonpartisan, independent approach cuts through the noise that consumes our modern society and empowers data-backed… MORE