Texas Supreme Court Approves New Program Allowing Licensed Paralegals to Provide Legal Services to Low-Income Residents
The Texas Supreme Court has taken a significant step toward addressing the justice gap by preliminarily approving a new program…
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Arizona’s Innovative Program for Bar Exam Near-Pass Graduates
Arizona is launching a groundbreaking initiative to address the shortage of lawyers in rural areas and improve access to justice…
Study Reveals AI’s Potential in Enhancing Legal Aid Access
A recent study conducted by Berkeley Law sheds light on the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in improving access…
Inadequate Access to Legal Aid Across America: ABA’s Alarming Findings
A recent report from the American Bar Association (ABA) sheds light on a critical issue within the U.S. legal system…
Lowest Paid Legal Jobs
Every starry-eyed law student dreams of a Biglaw job and a six figures salary. However, in the 'real world', there…
Attorneys Offer Free Legal Services on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Summary: Attorneys are giving back on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. In honor of Monday's holiday, Martin Luther King, Jr.…
Houston Lawyers Mobilize to Help Harvey Victims
Summary: Lawyers have volunteered their time and expertise to help Houston residents affected by Hurricane Harvey. On Friday, Texas's new…
Seattle Prepares to Provide $1 Million to Illegal Immigrants for Legal Aid
Summary: The city of Seattle is doing whatever it can to help illegal immigrants get past the threat of deportation…
The Urgent Need to Close America’s Justice Gap
Summary: While many lawyers are helping the the poor with legal services, there is still much work to be done…
Big Law Firms Provide Little to Legal Aid Funding
Summary: Although many of the country’s biggest law firms make billions in revenue, most only contribute a tiny fraction of…
California Considers Free Legal Work Requirement for Law Students
Summary: California is weighing the pros and cons of forcing law students to complete 50 hours of free or reduced…
Whittier Law School Provides Boost to Alumni’s Practices
Summary: Whittier Law School provides services to both its alumni and the community with a new program. A new program…