Reports & Publications
Recent books and reports concerning civil legal aid and access-to-justice topics.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: The 2025 National Meeting of State Access to Justice Commission Chairs ("ATJ Chairs Meeting") will be held in Atlanta, Georgia on October 15-17 at the Westin Peachtree Plaza, as part of the 3rd annual “ABA Forum on Building Access to Justice for All.” Check back here for registration and hotel room block information, coming soon! Click on the link below to view session proposal guidelines and submit a proposal for a conference session (including Topical Breakouts, Table Talks, and Ignite Talks). Session proposals are due by Monday, April 14, 2025
Submit Proposals - RFP FormRecent books and reports concerning civil legal aid and access-to-justice topics.
View standards and policies related to civil legal aid
States' research reports detailing existing authority for appointment of counsel in various types of civil proceedings
Financial resource limitations remain one of the largest barriers preventing civil legal aid providers, even with their pro bono allies, from addressing the needs of low-income client communities.
Loan repayment programs ("LRAPs") and loan forgiveness programs have emerged as a solution for relieving the debt burden of some law graduates.