News Tag: CBF 70th Anniversary
February 27, 2019
Leading the Way to a Justice System that Works for Everyone
Justice is a simple concept. Even very young children understand the basic concept of fairness. But getting to justice can be anything but simple. Ensuring that everyone has equal access to the justice system is a fight that happens on many fronts—from the courts to the pro bono and legal aid organizations, law firms and […]
Tags: CBF 70th Anniversary read more ...February 1, 2019
A Make or Break Issue for Access to Justice
Whether an issue is a challenge or an opportunity is often simply a matter of perception. As Winston Churchill once put it, “The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity, the optimist sees opportunity in every difficulty.” Over the CBF’s first 70 years, we have taken pride in confronting challenges head on and converting them into opportunities, and that has led to a number of significant innovations and long-term improvements in access to justice.
But sometimes an issue really is both a challenge and an opportunity at the same time. There is one such issue for access to justice looking ahead, a central one where our legal community will need to lead the way in striking the right balance if we are to reach the ultimate goal of a legal system that is truly fair and accessible for all.
Tags: CBF 70th Anniversary | Future of the Profession | Legal Technology | Self-Help Resources read more ...January 17, 2019
Steeped in History But Forward-Looking: Making the Courts Work for Everyone
Courts are, by design, backward-looking institutions. Lawyers and judges rely on case law from bygone decades. Clerks hand out paper forms sprinkled with ancient Latin phrases. The black robes, the gavels, and the rituals are steeped in history and tradition.
By choice, however, courts can also be forward-looking institutions. A foundational role in American society does […]
Tags: CBF 70th Anniversary | Courts | Pro Se read more ...January 14, 2019
Justice for All and the Critical Role of Advocacy
Over the CBF’s first 70 years, advocacy at the federal, state and local levels has been a central part of our overall efforts to improve access to justice and make the legal system more fair and accessible for all. It has been quite a ride and has made a real difference, growing each year and with each new challenge.
So, what’s next, and why is it going to be even more important going forward?
Tags: Advocacy | CBF 70th Anniversary | Legal Aid Funding | Simplification | Student Debt Reform read more ...December 28, 2018
This is what the fight for access to justice looks like.
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