Category Archives: The Justice Problem
Celebrating the “Null” Finding: Evidence-Based Strategies for Improving Access to Legal Services, by Jenna Charn
Jeanne Charn, a pioneer in clinical legal education who teaches at Harvard Law School, just published a startling article in the Yale Law Journal about the Civil Gideon movement and reform of courts to support expanded self help. “We should measure … Continue reading
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Natural Allies: Philanthropy and Civil Legal Aid
This article promotes civil legal aid as a wise investment for philanthropists seeking to make real, positive differences with their contributions. The authors discuss how philanthropic efforts have had positive effects already, whom those efforts have benefited, and future opportunities … Continue reading
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Self-Represented Litigants and the Access to Justice Revolution in the State Courts: Cross-Pollinating Perspectives Toward a Dialogue for Innovation in the Courts and the Administrative System, by Richard Zorza
Richard Zorza discusses various responses to the “tidal wave” of pro se litigants that has broken across the US court system over the past 15 years. Zorza examines courts’ intake procedures, case management systems, and party compliance enforcement in the … Continue reading
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Documenting the Justice Gap in America, by the Legal Services Corporation
With this report, the LSC documents the current unmet legal needs of low-income Americans. Careful research exposes the proportion of Americans unable to gain sufficient access to our legal system, who these individuals tend to be, and what barriers prevent … Continue reading
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