Texas
On October 24, 2022 the Texas Supreme Court requested the Texas Access to Justice Commission examine and propose modifications to existing rules to allow paraprofessionals to provide limited direct legal services.
Category: Licensed Paraprofessionals
Alaska
During the Alaska Bar Association's October 2022 meeting, the Board voted to submit amendments to the Supreme Court rules on the unauthorized practice of law, requesting the limited approval of non-lawyers to practice in limited capacities under the supervision of...Read More
California
On August 24, 2022, California legislature halts all regulatory innovation with the passage of AB-2958, effective immediately with an Urgency Clause adopted on August 22, 2022.
Washington
On July 1, 2021 the Washington Supreme Court’s Practice of Law Board released a blueprint for a regulatory sandbox. The board presented the “Blueprint—a plan for the Legal Regulatory Sandbox” on July 1 ,2021 to Justices of the Washington State...Read More
Florida
On June 28th, 2021 the special committee to improve the delivery of legal services issued its final report entitled “FINAL REPORT OF THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE TO IMPROVE THE DELIVERY OF LEGAL SERVICES.” The Committee is recommending that Florida adopt a...Read More
Minnesota
The Minnesota Supreme Court is beginning a pilot project for licensed paraprofessionals to provide assistance to individuals in certain landlord/tenant and family law cases. The pilot will run March 2021 - March 2023. Source: Court Order.
Arizona
The Arizona Supreme Court has made changes to rules important to legal innovation and access to justice. From the press release: The Court approved modifications to the court rules regulating the practice of law, which allows for two significant changes....Read More
Arizona
The Arizona Task Force on the Delivery of Legal Services is continuing its work. It recently revised proposals related to Limited Licensed Legal Practitioners and Alternative Business Structures.
Washington
The Washington Supreme Court has decided to end its Limited Licensed Legal Technician (LLLT) program. The program allowed for non-lawyers to perform legal duties in the area of family law. LLLTs could "consult with and advise clients, complete and file...Read More
Arizona
At the request of members of the Task Force on the Delivery of Legal Services, the Arizona Supreme Court has issued a rule change that allows recent and new law graduates to practice law in a limited order.