Sentences with phrase «programs increase access to justice»

These programs increase access to justice, improves judicial efficiency, affords pro bono opportunity to Hampden County Lawyers and improves the public image of lawyers.

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The program was created to assist attorneys who pursue careers in legal aid in Texas and to increase access to justice for low - income individuals.

«In the Senate, I want to fight for public safety and criminal justice reform, education programs, affordable housing, increased access to mental health care, economic development and opportunities, and social service reforms, especially as they affect middle class families and the working poor,» he said in a statement.

Kris Nordstrom, a consultant for the progressive N.C. Justice Center (the parent nonprofit for N.C. Policy Watch) and a former fiscal analyst for the legislature, warned legislators that their efforts would be better spent on proven methods, such as increasing access to pre-K programs, expanding instructional time, recruiting and retaining high - quality teachers, and addressing poverty - related issues such as mental health and child nutrition.

The seven goals included a 24 percent increase in school pathways such as magnets, dual - language immersion and Linked Learning programs; a 30 percent decrease in chronic absenteeism; and 100 percent access to quality art instruction, a parent computer program and restorative justice practices.

Whether it be grants to agencies, scholarships to teachers or loan repayment programs for legal aid attorneys, the Foundation's dollars help to increase access to justice for all Arizonans.

The program was created to assist attorneys who pursue careers in legal aid in Texas and to increase access to justice for low - income individuals.

The site, at vetsprobono.org, was launched this week by The Veterans Consortium Pro Bono Program, a national charity that provides free legal counsel in federal matters to veterans and their families, and Pro Bono Net, a national non-profit dedicated to increasing access to justice for the disadvantaged.

It goes to the MBF to fund programs in Massachusetts that increase access to justice and that enhance the administration of justice.

Paladin is building a global pro bono platform, working with leading Fortune 500s, law firms and law schools to maximize the ROI of their pro bono programs and increase access to justice.

Because two of the three legal aid sources are predominately supported by lawyers, decision makers should consider the potential impact on access to justice if lawyers were to dramatically reduce their time / financial support of pro bono services and legal aid programs, which is likely as competition increases and the social contract under which lawyers and society have operated Vis a Vis the state sponsored monopoly continues to unwind.

In 2007, Fred spearheaded a powerful innovation in post-graduate legal education known as the «legal incubator» movement by launching the first - ever incubator program, a unique public / private partnership providing a network of support and resources for recent CUNY law graduates committed to increasing access to justice through their solo and small firm practices.

The Alberta «QB Amicus» program is an excellent example of the collaboration and innovation that is emerging as a result of increased attention being paid to access to justice issues for self - represented litigants.

In fact, as part of my job with Pro Bono Net, a nonprofit that works with legal aid organizations, pro bono programs, and courts to improve access to justice through increasing volunteerism, collaboration, and effective use of technology, I've had the opportunity to work with Pro Bono Law Ontario and seen how adding technology to their service delivery (both as support for their programs and as information for the general public) has allowed them to be more effective and efficient in their work.

Therefore, the program supposedly created to increase access to justice is solely applied to the area of law with the most access to justice.

I have written previous posts about my skepticism regarding this program, particularly with respect to the unsupported claims by its proponents that the program will lower legal costs and increase access to justice.

[5] While there is evidence to support the claim that only legal aid and / or pro bono will actually increase access to justice, there is no evidence to support that programs like the LLLT program will.

The Legal Services Corporation Announces Pilot States for Innovative Program to Increase Access to Justice — LSC, Microsoft, and Pro Bono Net to Partner with Alaska and Hawaii to Create Statewide Legal Access Portals https://www.lsc.gov/media-center/press-releases/2017/legal-services-corporation-announces-pilot-states-innovative

In addition, itnrecommends an immediate increase legal aid funding, the establishment of videoconferencing facilities to increase access to the courts in rural areas, and investment in mental health programs that provide alternatives to the criminal justice system.

During his term, Sandy worked tirelessly to bring awareness to the need for increased legislative funding for these programs and to explore ways the courts and the legal aid community could better work together to improve equal access to justice for all litigants.

«A senior judge program is a positive step towards increasing access to justice for all Manitobans,» said Champagned.

Lisa Blais, president of the Association of Justice Counsel, says her organization «applauds the attempt to increase access to justice» and looks forward to the program being exJustice Counsel, says her organization «applauds the attempt to increase access to justice» and looks forward to the program being exjustice» and looks forward to the program being expanded.

The Center for Innovation was designed to position the ABA as a leader of the legal profession's efforts to increase access to justice and improve the delivery of services to the public through innovative programs and initiatives.

Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands updates its rules governing the Virgin Islands IOLTA Program, both to establish the Supreme Court's oversight and to increase participation in order to further access justice in the Territory.

The Racial Equity Committee monitors and provides advice about programs that address issues of racism and discrimination in the legal profession and in relation to access to justice, including programs to increase access to the legal profession.

By participating in the Pro Bono Program, students increase access to justice and build their professional skills by assisting individuals and communities in need.

Miguel founded and organized the first Social Justice Hackathon in Seattle, WA, bringing together law students, lawyers, non-profit organizations, and software developers to crank out apps and programs that help increase access to legal services.

Our ultimate goals are to serve the public, to spread awareness concerning lawyers» efforts to increase access to justice, and to raise $ 75,000 or more for our vital programs.

The Tompkins Court staff received the award because of their outstanding usage and promotion of the Family Court DIY Form programs, increasing access to justice for unrepresented litigants.

April 24, 2017 - The Legal Services Corporation Announces Pilot States for Innovative Program to Increase Access to Justice (View on LSC)

The Equal Justice Works Crime Victims Justice Corps is a legal fellowship program designed to increase capacity and access to legal help for crime victims.

The government is planning to cut federal funding for programs aimed at increasing access to justice and developing court efficiencies by 20 per cent by 2015 - 16.

In addition to developing new tools, sites, and solutions to increase access to justice, Pro Bono Net looks for ways to grow and adapt its programs to match evolving needs and leverage new technology.

Furthermore, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people experience increased contact with the justice system that precludes access to licensing, which is primarily attributed to: 1) fine default licensing sanctions due to inability to pay fines and / or state debt; 2) lack of diversionary options or programs for offenders; 3) unauthorised driving charges, which includes those who drive despite never having a licence and those who drive with a suspended or disqualified licence.