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In 2022, Judges Are On, Around, and Behind the Ballot
In 2022, Judges Are On, Around, and Behind the Ballot
This November, thousands of judges across 38 states find themselves on the ballot, and there is reason to believe that this year judicial races will capture more voter attention than usual.
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Will Governor Newsom Kill California State Bar Efforts to Explore Regulatory Innovation?
Will Governor Newsom Kill California State Bar Efforts to Explore Regulatory Innovation?
The State Bar of California’s foray into legal regulatory innovation has a relatively long history, yet its progress will be halted and disregarded unless Governor Newsom stands up to special-interest attorney groups.
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States Look Beyond Bar Exam to License Lawyers
States Look Beyond Bar Exam to License Lawyers
A growing number of states are exploring the permanent implementation of alternative licensure approaches that would allow law school graduates to obtain their license through nontraditional avenues that run adjacent to—or bypass entirely—the bar exam.
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Minnesota Supreme Court Builds Bridges with Regulatory Reform Opponents
Minnesota Supreme Court Builds Bridges with Regulatory Reform Opponents
In May 2022, the Minnesota Supreme Court hosted a public hearing on several recommendations to improve the state's Legal Paraprofessional Pilot Project. Speakers in favor and opposition of the recommendations came together for constructive dialogue on tangible ways to improve the program and, ultimately, increase access to legal services.
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The Past, Present, and Future of IAALS’ Groundbreaking Legal Education and Regulation Work
The Past, Present, and Future of IAALS’ Groundbreaking Legal Education and Regulation Work
Over the past several years, IAALS has designed resources to improve legal education and legal hiring; challenged the legal community to examine its licensure practices; and promoted a justice system that meets the demands of everyday people by clearing regulatory obstacles to innovation, development, and collaboration. And this work is just getting started.
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A Paralegal's Perspective on the Proposed California Paraprofessional Program
A Paralegal's Perspective on the Proposed California Paraprofessional Program
This comment was submitted to the State Bar of California in support of the proposed Paraprofessional Program, which would authorize paraprofessionals to provide legal advice in areas such as family, consumer debt, landlord/tenant, employment/income, and collateral criminal cases, as well as represent parties in court (excluding jury trials).
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The Future of the Legal Profession: In Person or Virtual?
The Future of the Legal Profession: In Person or Virtual?
Throughout 2020, we saw just about every aspect of the legal profession move from in-person to virtual services. There have been a number of horror stories but also plenty of success stories, in which technology helped decrease court backlogs and increased access to the courts. So where does this leave us, and how do we move forward?
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What’s in a Name: The Reality Behind the Rhetoric of Regulatory Sandboxes
What’s in a Name: The Reality Behind the Rhetoric of Regulatory Sandboxes
From conversations with legal reformers in many states, the idea of establishing a regulatory sandbox seems extreme. The reality is, though, that these initiatives are not as aggressive as they might seem—and in fact, state courts have been using similar reform tools for a very long time. 
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The US Justice Needs Study: A Watershed Moment for Achieving Equal Access to Justice
The US Justice Needs Study: A Watershed Moment for Achieving Equal Access to Justice
IAALS and HiiL have released the results of our US Justice Needs study, providing data on the justice problems Americans experience and the ways they seek to resolve them. Now that we know what people need help with most, we can begin to chart a new path forward to improve our justice system nationwide.
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To See Clearly: The Mission of Defining Lawyer Competence and Revitalizing the Legal Profession
To See Clearly: The Mission of Defining Lawyer Competence and Revitalizing the Legal Profession
Lawyer development is a single continuum that starts even before the first day of law school, and continues past the point when a lawyer has become an independent, confident, and proficient professional. Until we recognize this fact, we will continue to struggle to develop lawyers properly.
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