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IAALS simply would not be what it is without the support of our staff, partners, and friends. They are essential to our efforts and hail from a wide range of backgrounds, viewpoints, and sectors. Every month, IAALS shines the spotlight on one such… MORE
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In family courts around the country, substantial numbers of people represent themselves in court. Recent national statistics suggest that a majority of divorce and separation cases (72%) involve at least one self-represented party.
Courts are… MORE
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After 13 years of growing IAALS—the Institute for the Advancement of the American Legal System at the University of Denver—from a fledgling idea to a nationally recognized force for change and evolution on the legal landscape, Rebecca Love… MORE
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The National Self-Represented Litigants Project (NSRLP) recently announced the launch of their rebranded blog, “The Access Revolution Blog: Dispatches from the Frontlines.” The NSRLP is an organization whose core work is to advocate for better… MORE
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Given the large number of people who navigate the legal system without any representation, justice system stakeholders have a duty to cut through the legalese and ensure that the system is more understandable to laypeople. To further that goal,… MORE
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In February, IAALS released a set of initial discovery protocols for first-party insurance cases arising from disasters, both natural and man-made. These cases have a clear core of basic information the parties need to exchange in virtually every… MORE
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IAALS simply would not be what it is without the support of our staff, partners, and friends. They are essential to our efforts and hail from a wide range of backgrounds, viewpoints, and sectors. Every month, IAALS shines the spotlight on one such… MORE
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This month IAALS is co-hosting the third in a series of webinars with the National Center for State Courts focused on providing practical information and guidance on implementing civil justice reform. The webinars are part of our three-year … MORE
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Divorce is a highly stressful experience for all those involved, but the impacts on children can be especially profound. A Parent’s Guide to Understanding the Effects of Conflict and Divorce is a new, must-read resource for parents at any stage of… MORE
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“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… MORE