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Access To Justice: On Dialogues With The Judiciary, Margaret Martin Barry
Access To Justice: On Dialogues With The Judiciary, Margaret Martin Barry
Fordham Urban Law Journal
This Article considers the effects of nurturing law student interest in public service intersects with the goals of developing lawyering expertise. It then examines the insight provided to the judiciary by clinical educational programs with regards to making the courts more accesible to the public. The author hopes to encourage a greater, more meaningful dialogue between the judiciary and law school faculty.
Civil Legal Assistance For Low-Income Persons: Looking Back And Looking Forward, Alan W. Houseman
Civil Legal Assistance For Low-Income Persons: Looking Back And Looking Forward, Alan W. Houseman
Fordham Urban Law Journal
This Article discusses the importance of legal aid and the services it provides to low-income persons. The Article also addresses the need for further change. It advocates for the development of a stronger base of public support at the local level. It also calls for an integrated, comprehensive statewide system to ensure that access is available to all those who need relief.
Traveling Justice: Providing Court Based Pro Se Assistance To Limited Access Communities, Tina L. Rasnow
Traveling Justice: Providing Court Based Pro Se Assistance To Limited Access Communities, Tina L. Rasnow
Fordham Urban Law Journal
This Article discusses one Southern California court's attempt to provide greater access to underrepresented litigants in a mixed urban and rural county northwest of Los Angeles. The Article explores Ventura County Superior Court's outreach program designed to increase court access through pro se self-help services, educational outreach, specialty courts, and collaboration with social service organizations. The Article hopes to inspire others to try creative methods to improve access in their jurisdictions.
The Public Is Willing, Margot Lindsay, Mary K. Shilton
The Public Is Willing, Margot Lindsay, Mary K. Shilton
Fordham Urban Law Journal
This Article discusses the importance of public outreach and education in the judicial system. The Article advocates for various court-sponsored outreach programs to increase citizen contact with the courts for problem solving purposes. It also addresses such alternatives as community courts and neighborhood advisory boards. It discusses measures taken by state courts to increase communication with underrepresented communities. It concludes by making suggestions to improve outreach programs.
Access To Justice In Idaho, Frances H. Thompson
Access To Justice In Idaho, Frances H. Thompson
Fordham Urban Law Journal
This Article addresses the efforts made by the Idaho Court Assistance Office Project to increase access to the Idaho court system. The Article discusses the Projects goals of addressing concerns over plain English forms and brochures, pro bono legal and paralegal services, and equipment and technology needs. It describes the four primary model used by the Project in assisting pro-se litigants.
From "Renegade" Agency To Institution Of Justice: The Transformation Of Legal Services Corporation, Mauricio Vivero
From "Renegade" Agency To Institution Of Justice: The Transformation Of Legal Services Corporation, Mauricio Vivero
Fordham Urban Law Journal
This Article traces the evolution of the Legal Services Corporation from its near destruction in the mid-1990's to it's current state as a thriving national bipartisan organization. It discusses the challenges brought by a conservative Congress. It explores the changes made by LSC in order to gain bipartisan support.