Follow IAALS, filter it, and define how you want to receive the news (via Email, RSS, Telegram, WhatsApp etc.) https://follow.it/iaals Sun, 02 Oct 2022 05:17:05 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/mqxuL6hIVgx2vfctpdo41MlTP0vptTFR IAALS has opened the nomination window for the 2023 Alli Gerkman Legal Visionary Award, which recognizes innovators who have made significant impacts early in their legal careers toward making the American legal system work better for everyone.]]> Fri, 30 Sep 2022 17:06:34 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/mqxuL6hIVgx2vfctpdo41MlTP0vptTFR https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/mqxuL6hIVgzuG2RlJaV2IgSngkwrdsok It was the founders’ vision that we establish a more perfect union, with justice first and foremost in achieving that goal. To do this, we must rebuild our justice system to ensure that people’s needs are realized in an accessible, fair, equitable, and accountable way.]]> Fri, 16 Sep 2022 16:51:53 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/mqxuL6hIVgzuG2RlJaV2IgSngkwrdsok https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/mqxuL6hIVgypdxMV7NzH-4MOI2eu70Rg IAALS submitted this comment to the Colorado Supreme Court in support of the Colorado Licensed Legal Paraprofessionals Program. The program would authorize paraprofessionals to provide limited legal services in family law without attorney supervision.]]> Wed, 14 Sep 2022 17:47:52 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/mqxuL6hIVgypdxMV7NzH-4MOI2eu70Rg https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/mqxuL6hIVgzRjl6XQHGXWofjc6hd5eWF The State Bar of California’s foray into legal regulatory innovation has a relatively long history, yet its progress will be halted and disregarded unless Governor Newsom stands up to special-interest attorney groups.]]> Fri, 09 Sep 2022 19:10:51 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/mqxuL6hIVgzRjl6XQHGXWofjc6hd5eWF https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/mqxuL6hIVgxOBBq0VAMR2HtuT6pSmY81 Brittany Kauffman has been chosen as IAALS' new CEO, effective immediately. Kauffman has been serving as interim CEO since May 2022, and previously served as a senior director overseeing IAALS' programmatic strategy, projects, and research.]]> Thu, 18 Aug 2022 18:51:55 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/mqxuL6hIVgxOBBq0VAMR2HtuT6pSmY81 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/mqxuL6hIVgwWvI-3aUT01ioxzwoq1nFt In January, the i4j Program at the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law proposed expanding several legal paraprofessional programs to include a housing training certificate, equipping community members to provide limited-scope representation related to housing issues.]]> Thu, 11 Aug 2022 18:19:16 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/mqxuL6hIVgwWvI-3aUT01ioxzwoq1nFt https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/mqxuL6hIVgwzIPZjPlm8Klw3HFUzDTIP The American Bar Association Center for Innovation has released the inaugural issue of the Innovation Trends Report, which explores innovation within the ABA, in legal technology, and in legal regulatory reform.]]> Wed, 03 Aug 2022 15:02:25 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/mqxuL6hIVgwzIPZjPlm8Klw3HFUzDTIP https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/mqxuL6hIVgxc_m9EvdnXV2W0GqTRQSgk The Oregon Supreme Court has approved a program that will license individuals who aren’t lawyers to provide limited legal services in family law and landlord/tenant issues. This makes Oregon the fifth state in the country to enlist a new tier of legal professionals in the effort to provide more access to legal help.]]> Thu, 28 Jul 2022 19:42:51 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/mqxuL6hIVgxc_m9EvdnXV2W0GqTRQSgk https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/mqxuL6hIVgwOjlGxYj_nZe-bbeigX9oC A growing number of states are exploring the permanent implementation of alternative licensure approaches that would allow law school graduates to obtain their license through nontraditional avenues that run adjacent to—or bypass entirely—the bar exam.]]> Tue, 19 Jul 2022 17:32:32 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/mqxuL6hIVgwOjlGxYj_nZe-bbeigX9oC https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/mqxuL6hIVgyBGu9d-W5EBDErtZyObPkc IAALS continues its commitment to ensuring fair, impartial, transparent, and accessible courts through JPE 2.0—a project that will help programs assessing the job performance of judges update their approaches to reflect modern realities, while remaining accurate, trusted, and relevant.]]> Mon, 18 Jul 2022 18:50:29 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/mqxuL6hIVgyBGu9d-W5EBDErtZyObPkc https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/mqxuL6hIVgz04FqkjrVjLFRpWVnEcNkS In May 2022, the Minnesota Supreme Court hosted a public hearing on several recommendations to improve the state's Legal Paraprofessional Pilot Project. Speakers in favor and opposition of the recommendations came together for constructive dialogue on tangible ways to improve the program and, ultimately, increase access to legal services.]]> Wed, 15 Jun 2022 17:28:55 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/mqxuL6hIVgz04FqkjrVjLFRpWVnEcNkS https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/mqxuL6hIVgxkJIZ-X3dowqvLeqE6yv18 Last week, I had the privilege of attending the World Justice Forum, held in The Hague. Participants gathered from 116 countries to discuss the deepening inequities in our world, the access to justice crisis, and the fragility of our justice systems. Despite the weightiness of the agenda and moment we find ourselves in, my takeaway was one of hope and resolve.]]> Thu, 09 Jun 2022 21:39:41 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/mqxuL6hIVgxkJIZ-X3dowqvLeqE6yv18 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/mqxuL6hIVgzBvvQW3VkIC9aXKMm36c-X With great sadness, IAALS mourns the passing of John E. Moye, one of our founders. His passion for justice and the betterment of society were at the forefront throughout his life and career. As Coloradans, we are proud to have had John among our leaders—and at IAALS, we are proud to have had him as family. He will be greatly missed.]]> Tue, 31 May 2022 16:59:17 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/mqxuL6hIVgzBvvQW3VkIC9aXKMm36c-X https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/mqxuL6hIVgwNabjWITKZowX50KYzL9tX This week, IAALS Interim CEO Brittany Kauffman and Director of Research Logan Cornett will attend the World Justice Forum, discussing US Justice Needs and the importance of people-centered data when creating and implementing justice reforms.]]> Mon, 30 May 2022 15:12:38 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/mqxuL6hIVgwNabjWITKZowX50KYzL9tX https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/mqxuL6hIVgy8G6ouhkwjo9aXKMm36c-X IAALS has announced that CEO David Yellen has accepted the position of dean at the University of Miami School of Law. IAALS will now undertake a full strategic assessment over the summer on how best to address pressing issues in the legal system and legal profession.]]> Thu, 12 May 2022 14:40:07 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/mqxuL6hIVgy8G6ouhkwjo9aXKMm36c-X https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/mqxuL6hIVgynLuWpJsurFJ8v71dCn6bG Last week, IAALS gathered with our partners and friends for our 14th Annual Rebuilding Justice Award Dinner. We were thrilled to welcome people back in person after three years to celebrate this year’s honorees, as well as recognize our collective efforts to build a more accessible, fair, and efficient civil justice system.]]> Thu, 05 May 2022 16:02:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/mqxuL6hIVgynLuWpJsurFJ8v71dCn6bG https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/mqxuL6hIVgxUOnOIQdznyfnNuMIJyU22 This year, the ABA marks Law Day 2022 with the theme of "Toward a More Perfect Union: The Constitution in Times of Change." Today, we should reflect on the shortcomings of our justice system and worry about the threats to democracy and the rule of law. But we should also celebrate the strides that have been made and the promise ahead.]]> Thu, 28 Apr 2022 20:18:59 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/mqxuL6hIVgxUOnOIQdznyfnNuMIJyU22 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/mqxuL6hIVgxJol0uPzklwQSngkwrdsok In February, IAALS and its partners, including the National Conference of Bar Presidents, continued the Redesigning Legal Speaker Series with a panel exploring the role of state bars in regulatory reform.]]> Fri, 22 Apr 2022 15:35:10 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/mqxuL6hIVgxJol0uPzklwQSngkwrdsok https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/mqxuL6hIVgzMNl6HqqoLqAVLTsI7B9NX A new project will help standardize a new tier of legal professionals nationally. Allied legal professionals—similar to nurse practitioners—hold a key to bringing more accessible and affordable legal help where it is needed most. IAALS seeks to facilitate the adoption of allied legal professional programs around the country and assist states in making informed decisions on how to structure these efforts.]]> Thu, 07 Apr 2022 16:27:07 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/mqxuL6hIVgzMNl6HqqoLqAVLTsI7B9NX https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/mqxuL6hIVgyUC_gcSp_zt93hDS9njgCr The challenges we face continue to upend our lives. But we cannot go back, so instead we must forge a better future. Our work in 2021, as described in our Annual Report, has moved the needle and opened new doors for those in need of justice.]]> Wed, 30 Mar 2022 18:30:41 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/mqxuL6hIVgyUC_gcSp_zt93hDS9njgCr