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In 2013, IAALS launched a Law Firm Council (LFC), comprised of distinguished firms from around the country. Firms who join the LFC participate in the IAALS solution-based process and have a voice at the table of meaningful and impactful reform… MORE
IAALS Media Kits are designed to provide timely, relevant, and useful information and resources about our impact and continuing work across the country to improve the American legal system.
Quality Judges
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IAALS, the Institute for the Advancement of the American Legal System, is proud to announce the launch of Pathways to Legal Licensure: Individualized & Comparative Outcomes, a landmark empirical study examining multiple approaches to attorney… MORE
We know that closed-book, multiple-choice, memory-based tests do not reflect real-world lawyering or client-facing skills, and are thus not an ideal way to assess minimum competence for law practice. We also know that the bar exam’s design and… MORE
Time: 2:00 – 3:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PTRegister Now!How do you know if your innovations are truly making a difference? This session will equip you with practical strategies for taking a data-driven approach to evaluating the impact of your… MORE
Time: 2:00 – 3:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PTRegister Now!Coalitions are essential to real change. Discover how to build powerful partnerships to drive judicial innovation. This session will feature experienced judicial leaders who have… MORE
The legal controversies surrounding many of the current administration's policy initiatives have included calls to impeach judges who have ruled against the government, and even threats to the physical safety of judges and their families. Defenders… MORE
On April 23, IAALS gathered with longtime partners, colleagues, and friends to honor the Gates Frontiers Fund, whose early belief in our mission helped bring IAALS to life. As our founding donor—with the visionary generosity of Charles C. Gates and… MORE
Time: 2:00 – 3:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PTRegister Now!Innovation is a long game. How do you ensure lasting impact and maintain momentum in the face of challenges? This session will provide concrete strategies for overcoming obstacles and… MORE