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Message from Our Executive Director |
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On April 20, we will host our 10th Annual Rebuilding Justice Award Dinner in Denver. Each year we recognize individuals and organizations that exemplify the spirit of innovation and leadership that we champion in our work. This year is no different, and we hope you will join us in honoring El Pomar Foundation, William J. Hybl, and Kyle H. Hybl—the generous partners that have made our signature DIAALOGUES series of convenings possible. Registration for the event is now open. We look forward to seeing you there!
Rebecca Love Kourlis, IAALS Executive Director
March 2017
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Evaluating Judges: Benchmarking Success
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Law School Faculty Ignite Discussion Around New Projects and Ideas
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Every fall, our Educating Tomorrow’s Lawyers Conference welcomes legal educators and legal employers from around the country (and the world!) to Denver. Planning for our Fall 2017 conference is underway, so stay tuned for more details soon.
In 2016, we continued our tradition to kick off the first day of the conference with a series of Ignite presentations (snappy, 6 minute, auto-advancing talks) from law school faculty who want to share their projects, successes, and ideas. Last year, presenters spoke on topics ranging from faculty resources to career development to simulations.
Videos of the short presentations are now online, and you can view them all here.
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Recommendations Turn Into Action on the Ground
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In July 2016, the Conference of Chief Justices and the Conference of State Court Administrators adopted a set of 13 Recommendations focused on ensuring our courts are affordable, efficient, and fair for all. With the support of the State Justice Institute, NCSC and IAALS are collaborating on a three-year project to support implementation of these recommendations around the country.
Four courts have been selected to receive funding as demonstration pilot projects:
- The 22nd Judicial Court in McHenry County, Illinois
- The Maine Judicial Branch
- The Magistrate Court of Fulton County, Georgia
- The Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida
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Demand and Supply: Perspectives on Access and Quality of Family Law Services
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A new report out of the United Kingdom explores the impacts of personal and situational vulnerabilities for people seeking legal assistance with family law matters. Specifically, the study explored access, cost, and quality of legal representation in the modern-day legal market.
In order to adequately assess the issues from a consumer’s perspective, the study also sought insight into the perspectives of a sample of lawyers and law firms providing the services.
Read more.
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Keeping the Balance of Powers in Check
The Denver Post carried a guest commentary by IAALS Executive Director Rebecca Love Kourlis comparing the rule of law and attacks on the judiciary to this year’s Super Bowl. Kourlis also appeared on PBS NewsHour to for a discussion on whether the president’s attacks on the judiciary go too far. Read more.
Budget Cuts Continue to Threaten State Judicial Systems Across the Nation
The Chief Justices of New Mexico and Iowa both had grim news for state legislators at their annual State of the Judiciary speeches last month: if their state judicial systems do not receive the funding they require, there could be drastic consequences for the public's access to justice. Read more.
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