Legal Research Resource Library
Legal Research Resource Library
Welcome to our Legal Research Resource page, a curated collection of insightful articles and informative videos from leading legal organizations. This resource hub is designed to keep court staff informed and equipped with the latest legal developments, research findings, and best practices. Explore our library to enhance your knowledge and stay up-to-date with the ever-evolving legal landscape.
This report sets forth 18 ways in which courts can use existing technology to improve significantly the experience of self-represented litigants.
IAALS, the Institute for the Advancement of the American Legal System, is a national, independent research center at the University of Denver dedicated to facilitating continuous improvement and advancing excellence in the American legal system. Their mission is to forge innovative and practical solutions to problems within the American legal system.
Tiny Chats are bite-sized annotated videos that touch on specific access to justice topics and court operations.
As the only organization that enjoys collaborative relationships with the Conference of Chief Justices, Conference of State Court Administrators and other associations of judicial leaders, NCSC has unique insight into the most pressing challenges and opportunities facing state courts.
This information is provided by the National Center for State Courts. More information about legal advice vs. legal information can be found here.
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