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What Is the Rule of Law, and Why Should We Be Concerned when it's Under Attack?
What Is the Rule of Law, and Why Should We Be Concerned when it's Under Attack?
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 defenders of the judiciary frequently have characterized these events as attacks on the rule of law.
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The Role Licensed Legal Paraprofessionals Can Play in Colorado Law Firms
The Role Licensed Legal Paraprofessionals Can Play in Colorado Law Firms
Colorado's Licensed Legal Paraprofessionals are poised to bridge the affordability gap and ease state court burdens, providing essential legal support to those who can't afford attorneys.
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The Diverse Landscape of Community-Based Justice Workers
The Diverse Landscape of Community-Based Justice Workers
The community-based justice worker model is rapidly expanding within the civil justice ecosystem, showcasing diverse forms and significant impact. Here, we explore its evolution, approaches, and nationwide influence on improving access to justice.
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The Role of the Committee of Paralegal Assessors for Oregon Licensed Paralegals
The Role of the Committee of Paralegal Assessors for Oregon Licensed Paralegals
Oregon has introduced a licensing system for legal professionals known as Licensed Paralegals to tackle the access to justice crisis. The Committee of Paralegal Assessors will review applications to ensure they meet the regulatory requirements for admission to the Oregon State Bar. 
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The JPE 2.0 Project: Modernizing Judicial Performance
The JPE 2.0 Project: Modernizing Judicial Performance
IAALS’ JPE 2.0 project is investigating and responding to concerns about judicial performance evaluation—with a goal of renewing JPE as a valued and trusted process going forward. A foundational white paper from IAALS serves as a primer for these important developments.
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Becoming the Change: The Story of the North Carolina Justice for All Project
Becoming the Change: The Story of the North Carolina Justice for All Project
The North Carolina Justice for All Project, created in 2020 to expand access to justice through regulatory reform, is a testament to the power of advocacy and the potential for individuals to drive change.
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Paralegal Regulation in Ontario, Canada: A Northern Experience
Paralegal Regulation in Ontario, Canada: A Northern Experience
In Ontario, paralegals have established themselves to be competent legal service providers in many practice areas and are now entrenched in the legal services landscape. Here's what the United States can learn from our experience.
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Allied Legal Professionals and the Legal Service Ecosystem
Allied Legal Professionals and the Legal Service Ecosystem
Allied legal professional programs have the potential to diversify the legal services market and create more cost-effective legal service models, and they should be created as an important part of a broader legal service ecosystem.
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A Revolution that Shouldn't Offend Anybody: A Swiss Army Knife to Help Courts and Parties
A Revolution that Shouldn't Offend Anybody: A Swiss Army Knife to Help Courts and Parties
Special masters can provide adjunct services to free up time for judges and court administrators—which has become crucial in the wake of the pandemic. But most people have very little experience with special masters or understanding of what they do. Think “Swiss army knife.”
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Indiana Takes Steps to Improve Family Justice, Adopts 13 Principles for Reform
Indiana Takes Steps to Improve Family Justice, Adopts 13 Principles for Reform
In October, the Indiana Supreme Court published the Family Law Taskforce's final recommendations on how to make courts more efficient, less expensive, and easier to navigate in family law matters, with an emphasis in problem-solving, triage, training and stakeholder partnerships, and technology.
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