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$4.3M in Grants to 36 Legal Services Programs Underscore Role of Tech in Driving Access to Justice

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That makes the Technology Initiative Grants awarded annually by the Legal Services Corporation all the more significant, as they are among the few funding sources specifically targeting such technology. Statewide Legal Services of Connecticut will use a $150,593 grant to create a cloud-based pro bono portal.

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$4.3M in Grants to 36 Legal Services Programs Underscore Role of Tech in Driving Access to Justice

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That makes the Technology Initiative Grants awarded annually by the Legal Services Corporation all the more significant, as they are among the few funding sources specifically targeting such technology. Statewide Legal Services of Connecticut will use a $150,593 grant to create a cloud-based pro bono portal.

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LawNext Podcast: CALI Executive Director John Mayer on Using Tech to Advance Legal Education and Access to Justice

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Along the way, CALI’s mission expanded to include addressing access to justice, primarily through its development, in partnership with Chicago-Kent College of Law, of A2J Author, an expert system designed to help self-represented litigants complete court forms and navigate legal processes.

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Self-Help Information by the Courts in 2021

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Indiana courts use a portal E-filing model that allows the public to choose from several providers. Guides on resources and legal information and a pointer to Montana Law Help legal services ( [link] ) are also available. Very well done. The nice thing about their web page is that it provides a feature comparison page.

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How Boutique Law Firms Benefit From Practice Management Software

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As a boutique law firm, your specialized legal services have undoubtedly carved a unique space within the legal landscape. Minimize Paperwork Paperwork is an integral yet time-consuming part of any legal practice.

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In Los Angeles, Bet Tzedek’s New Online Legal Clinic Helps Pro Se People with Conservatorships

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” A Model for Others Although the site was developed to serve individuals in Los Angeles County and its court forms are specific to L.A. courts, its general learning materials are applicable statewide. Beyond that, Hayden hopes the site will serve as a model that other legal aid or self-help organizations can replicate.

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Oklahoma Access to Justice Summit

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Supported and hosted by civic-minded attorneys across the country, this event was designed to raise awareness and address for the “justice gap” defined by the Legal Services Corporation as the difference between the civil legal needs of low-income Americans and the resources available to meet those needs.