Your Perspective Can Shape the Future of Legal Service Availability in Your State.
What is this Study?
Across the country, new types of legal professionals who are not lawyers are working with lower- and middle-class clients and families to improve their access to justice. These legal professionals are licensed to provide certain commonly needed legal services, helping to address gaps for people in the legal system at a lower cost.
Each state titles these legal professionals differently, which can lead to confusion with people who need their services. To ensure these legal professionals can best serve your community, we’re working to understand what names/titles for these professionals inspire the most trust, confidence, and understanding. Your insights are vital in helping us create a shared vision for how these new paths to legal help are recognized and understood nationwide.
Who Are We Looking For?
We are seeking participants who are:
- From Arizona, Colorado, Minnesota, New Hampshire, Oregon, Utah, or Washington.
- Interested in improving access to legal support and resources.
- Comfortable sharing honest feedback in a small, one-hour, virtual group discussion.
- Available for one of their state’s time slots below.
- 18 years old or older.
No special legal knowledge is required—we’re looking for fresh perspectives from everyday community members like you. All focus groups are virtual and will last approximately one hour.
Available Time Slots:
In order to participate, you must be available for one of the time slots for your state listed below.
- Utah: TBD
- Washington: TBD
- Arizona: TBD
- Oregon: TBD
- Colorado: TBD
- New Hampshire: TBD
- Minnesota: TBD
What Do We Need from You?
- Complete the Screener Survey: Fill out the survey below to provide us with some basic information. Our team will review your responses to ensure you qualify for the study.
- Participate in a Focus Group: If selected, you will receive an email with details about joining your focus group.
- Receive a Thank-You Gift: All participants who complete the focus group will receive a $25 gift card as a token of our appreciation.
Filling out the screener survey does not guarantee selection/participation.
More About the Study
This project is led by IAALS, the Institute for the Advancement of the American Legal System at the University of Denver, a national, independent research organization that innovates and advances solutions that make our civil justice system more just. We believe justice for all must be a reality for everyone. Your voice is critical to shaping how these legal professionals are recognized and trusted in their communities, and helping ensure more states make them available to the public.
Questions? Contact Janet Drobinske: janet.drobinske@du.edu
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