Public trust and confidence in our legal system—in our courts, in our judges, and in our profession—is low. This is not an assumption, but rather it is based on studies and polling done by IAALS and others over the last several decades. But just… MORE
These implementation tools were developed by IAALS to support real change on the ground. Each guide is designed to provide the information necessary to help judges, lawyers, court administrators, and others to understand the problems facing our… MORE
Our civil justice system faces a crisis in terms of access and innovation. Two-thirds of American households have civil legal problems, yet only 16 percent seek or consider seeking a lawyer’s help. Most state court civil cases involve at… MORE
IAALS has launched a monthly newsletter to keep our supporters and partners up to date on not only IAALS’ efforts, but also on the extraordinary efforts underway across the country to change the way legal services are delivered. Click here to sign… MORE
The Rebuilding Justice Award recognizes individuals who exemplify the spirit of innovation and leadership that we champion as we work toward building a legal system that is accessible, fair, reliable, efficient, and accountable.2025Colorado Licensed… MORE
In 2020, the five largest Denver-based law firms joined forces to form the Denver Law Firm Coalition for Equity & Inclusion.Purpose: The Coalition is working to advance diversity and equity within its member firms and the greater Denver legal… MORE
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, courts and legal service providers were forced to make a decision: close up shop and wait for in-person services to resume, or quickly transform their in-person services to a virtual platform.
Last October,… MORE
Last February, IAALS launched the Future of Legal Services speaker series, which brought together perspectives from the legal profession, academy, technology sector, and abroad to discuss the role of regulatory reform in the fight to achieve justice… MORE
March 2024 Update: IAALS is collaborating with the Law School Admission Council (LSAC) on Foundations 2.0, a major update of IAALS’ original Foundations for Practice project. Foundations 2.0 aims to survey thousands of practicing lawyers in every… MORE