Society For Legal Change

Task Force

Access to Justice

Mission. To examine barriers people face in obtaining legal help and to identify promising approaches for expanding access to qualified assistance.

Primary objectives

  • Map available low-cost and pro bono resources
  • Collect experiences of people seeking representation
  • Review research on limited-scope and self-help services
  • Connect people with qualified professionals through the directory

Areas of investigation

  • Affordability of legal services
  • Legal aid eligibility gaps
  • Limited-scope representation
  • Role of technology and non-attorney professionals

Current projects

Current projects will be posted here as they begin.

Members and advisors

Placeholder — Members and professional advisors will be listed once applications are approved.

Research updates

No updates have been published yet.

Apply to participate

Qualified professionals and interested individuals may apply. All applications are reviewed and require administrative approval.

Contact: use the contact form

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