Let's Be Frank About Justice is a blog published by Seattle University that explores various challenges and solutions related to access to justice, particularly for marginalized and rural communities. It addresses systemic barriers such as delays in public assistance programs and the impact on low-income households, including Native American and Alaska Native populations. The blog also discusses the integration of technology in legal services to improve accessibility, including the use of legal databanks, webinars, and chatbots. Additionally, it covers personal experiences of law students balancing life and education, project management methodologies in legal practice, and efforts to support legal professionals and clients through innovative approaches.
Most law students will admit that law school is no easy feat. We all have our own set of circumstances that impact our ability to focus, navigate and ultimately succeed.
Finances, physical health, mental health, “imposter syndrome,” educational deficiencies, proximity…
In order to break down some of the barriers that impede access to justice, it is imperative to first identify barriers, and then develop possible solutions. There are numerous systemic and socioeconomic barriers faced by marginalized communities. Most recently, I…
I can admit it. I am not the most organized person on the planet. But then again, who is? In the legal field (and in life), there can be a lot piled on your plate…at one time. Sometimes you may…
Let’s be frank. For lawyers in the 21st century, the legal landscape is ever-changing and technology is playing a vital role in this progress. Mobile applications, chatbots, and automated processes (just to name a few), are being deployed throughout the…
