An overview of the legal regulatory landscape related to legal innovation and access to justice.
The Florida Bar Board of Governors is currently studying a proposal by the Florida Commission on Access to Civil Justice to create "Advanced Florida Registered Paralegals." These professionals would be authorized – under the supervision of a lawyer – to assist...Read More
The New Mexico Supreme Court has created a working group to study the use of Limited Licensed Legal Technicians. You can track their progress via the LLLT Dashboard on the New Mexico Bar website.
The Legal Paraprofessional Pilot Project is intended to increase access to civil legal representation in case types where one or both parties typically appear without legal representation. The Minnesota Supreme Court established an implementation committee in March 2019 to evaluate options...Read More
On September 27, 2019 the Oregon State Bar Board of Governor's approved (1) a recommendation that the state create a licensed paraprofessional program and (2) a recommendation that would create a path to a law license without attending law school....Read More