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Time: 2:00 – 3:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PTIn a time of evolving public perceptions, how can judicial innovation strengthen trust in the courts? This session will explore tangible ways judges can lead change that fosters greater public… MORE
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As we approach the five-year mark of alternative business structures—legal service entities that allow people who are not lawyers to have an ownership or decision-making interest in the company—in the United States, over 100 entities have launched… MORE
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Up and down the income scale, the legal needs of Americans are going unmet. The inability to afford a lawyer, among other factors, has led to ballooning rates of self-representation in our justice system, with over 70 percent of civil and family… MORE
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Time: 2:00 – 3:00 PM ETPart of the webinar series AI, Access to Justice & UPL: Shaping the Future of Legal Services.In the final webinar in our series, we'll explore actionable reforms and future directions based on the IAALS report findings.… MORE
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IAALS, the Institute for the Advancement of the American Legal System, today released Building Bridges: Guidelines for Creating Reciprocity between Allied Legal Professional Programs, a first-of-its-kind report offering detailed recommendations for… MORE
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What does it really mean to be ready to practice law today?That’s the question at the heart of Foundations 2.0—a new national study launched by IAALS and the Law School Admission Council (LSAC) to better understand the competencies that matter most… MORE
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With over a decade of experience and seven states having implemented allied legal professional (ALP) programs, the time is ripe for a concerted effort on reciprocity. Reciprocity can enhance both the growth and effectiveness of ALP programs by… MORE
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This convening included representatives from the seven states with active allied legal professional (ALP) programs. We discussed the general pros and cons of reciprocity in the legal profession, the ways in which a reciprocity rule would affect each… MORE
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Kristy Clairmont is a Director in the Career Development Office and a part-time Professor of Practice at Arizona Law. A proud Wildcat alum (Go Cats!), Kristy has been practicing law since 2015. She previously owned Family Law Legal Consulting, PLLC… MORE
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< Back to Allied Legal ProfessionalsNationwide Program Features:Practice AreasMost states are limiting ALPs to these three areas of the law: family, landlord/tenant, and debt collection, with every state including family law. Only Arizona has… MORE