According to the Legal Services Corporation, 86% of lower-income Americans received little or no legal help on their civil legal problem. Lower-income people suffer more from issues like evictions, disability issues, veterans issues, healthcare, increasing debt, and domestic violence. This is the segment of our population that most needs legal assistance. Instead, they are struggling with a complicated legal system and unmanageable lawyer fees.
The following are podcasts with professionals discussing different aspects of access to justice and what we can all do together.
Coach Harbaugh and LSC Leaders Share What New Data Means for Nation's Justice Gap
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A conversation with the presidents of the American Bar Association and the Legal Services Corporation
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What happens when a migrant worker (documented or otherwise) is hurt on the job? Our expert guests share tips for working with immigrants injured on the job.
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To move away from the death penalty as a country, the public needs be able to see inside the process and understand its effects. Sister Helen Prejean has dedicated much of her...
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A legal tech CEO talks about how TurnSignl works; the benefits of using the app for users, lawyers and police officers; and his plans for the future.
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Debt collectors are leveraging the court system more than ever—and this may have significant consequences for Americans.
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Positive developments in pro bono practice that should remain in place in a post-pandemic world
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Citizens are guaranteed legal representation in criminal cases which may impact their freedom. However, citizens are not guaranteed representation on issues regarding their physical and mental health, personal safety, government benefits or...
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Experts discuss new technology and other client-centered developments that are helping to close the justice gap in rural communities.
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(Legal) Help Needed! Legal Services advances justice through free legal representation, education and supportive services.
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Carl Smallwood, Chief Justice Bridget Mary McCormack, and Stephen Younger discuss their perspectives on the current regulatory trends.
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Senior Advisor to the president and American Rescue Plan Coordinator Gene Sperling discusses implementing the historic $1.9 trillion rescue plan and what it means for access to justice.
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Empowering the consumer legal experience through technology
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Are you a lawyer who wants to make a real difference?
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