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Legal Literacy’s Impact on Access to Justice

A recent survey shows Americans’ awareness of the legal system has increased, though advocates say legal literacy is still a barrier to entry. Access-to-justice advocates...

IAALS Report Reimagines a ‘Better Bar Exam’

New research from the Institute for the Advancement of the American Legal System questions whether the current form of the bar exam satisfies what...

IAALS Awardees Strive for Better Court Connection and Trust

The Institute for the Advancement of the American Legal System recognized two attorneys involved in the fight for access to justice at the organization’s...

IAALS Launches Nationwide Survey on People’s Everyday Justice Problems

Financial resources aren’t the only factor in determining whether people seek out a lawyer for their justice problems, and people who have the ability...

IAALS Discusses Access to American Rights, Legal Education and Limited Technicians

Speakers at an IAALS panel discussion on Aug. 20 opined on the many faceted challenges of the future of legal services and the hardships...

IAALS Executive Director Steps Down

Scott Bales, executive director of the Institute for the Advancement of the American Legal System at the University of Denver, announced earlier this month...

IAALS Provides Snapshot of Perceptions of Legal System

A new report from the Institute for the Advancement of the American Legal System provides a snapshot of the public’s views of the courts...

Court of Appeals Decides Novel Case About Judge Recusal

Colorado’s system of judicial retention elections rarely garners much attention. Judges themselves aren’t allowed to campaign for their retention, and organized opposition to keeping...