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Encouraging The Development Of Low Bono Law Practices, Luz E. Herrera Sep 2016

Encouraging The Development Of Low Bono Law Practices, Luz E. Herrera

Luz Herrera

For decades, the discussion about access to justice has primarily focused on the ability of low–income individuals to obtain free representation by lawyers. Lawyer representation is the “gold star” of the legal profession and advocates of legal services for the poor have fought difficult battles to ensure the most disadvantaged in our country have access to these professionals. As a result, legal aid programs and pro bono services that assist the most economically disadvantaged in our country are now common in our legal service delivery system.

Despite those important efforts, only 50% of those eligible for free legal services actually …


Law School Based Incubators And Access To Justice – Perspectives From Deans, Patricia E. Salkin, Ellen Suni, Niels Schaumann, Mary Lu Bilek Apr 2016

Law School Based Incubators And Access To Justice – Perspectives From Deans, Patricia E. Salkin, Ellen Suni, Niels Schaumann, Mary Lu Bilek

Patricia E. Salkin

At the end of February 2015, law professors, law deans, incubator staff and attorneys, and self-selected others gathered at California Western School of Law for the Second Annual Conference on Law School Incubators and Residency Programs. The incubators that are the subject of this article tend to focus on transition to law practice and access to justice, and some are also working to incorporate technology for the practice of law as a means of enhancing access to justice. As more law schools decide to host, sponsor or offer an incubator, and following our panel discussion at the February 2015 incubator …


The Special Role Of Career Services Professionals In The Development And Success Of Law School Incubator Programs, Sumana Wolf, Erica Edwards-Oneal Jan 2016

The Special Role Of Career Services Professionals In The Development And Success Of Law School Incubator Programs, Sumana Wolf, Erica Edwards-Oneal

Journal of Experiential Learning

No abstract provided.


A Custom Tailored Form Of Post-Graduate Legal Training: The Rhode Island Center For Justice, Robert Mccreanor Jan 2016

A Custom Tailored Form Of Post-Graduate Legal Training: The Rhode Island Center For Justice, Robert Mccreanor

Journal of Experiential Learning

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Creating A Post-Graduate Incubator Program Through A Law School-Bar Association Partnership, Robyn L. Meadows, J. Palmer Lockard, Elizabeth G. Simcox Jan 2016

Creating A Post-Graduate Incubator Program Through A Law School-Bar Association Partnership, Robyn L. Meadows, J. Palmer Lockard, Elizabeth G. Simcox

Journal of Experiential Learning

No abstract provided.


Innovate, Collaborate & Serve: Louisiana’S “Lift” – A Legal Incubator And Accelerator Program Startup Guide, Amy Duncan Jan 2016

Innovate, Collaborate & Serve: Louisiana’S “Lift” – A Legal Incubator And Accelerator Program Startup Guide, Amy Duncan

Journal of Experiential Learning

No abstract provided.


The Pro Bono Requirement In Incubator Programs: A Reflection On Structuring Pro Bono Work For Program Attorneys, Davida Finger Jan 2016

The Pro Bono Requirement In Incubator Programs: A Reflection On Structuring Pro Bono Work For Program Attorneys, Davida Finger

Journal of Experiential Learning

No abstract provided.


Incubating Community Law Practices: Post-Graduate Models For Lawyer Training And Access To Law, Luz E. Herrera Jan 2016

Incubating Community Law Practices: Post-Graduate Models For Lawyer Training And Access To Law, Luz E. Herrera

Journal of Experiential Learning

No abstract provided.