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Mapping legal deserts in the United States
Everyone agrees that there are areas of high legal need in the United States—places where there simply aren’t enough lawyers or even the right types of lawyers. But many disagree on how exactly to calculate that need. Even today, scholars are still trying to accurately map access to legal services across the United States.
New Grants for Community Justice in Papua New Guinea
Five community organisations in Papua New Guinea yesterday received new support to tackle pressing justice issues through grants awarded under the Community Justice Fund, a flagship program of the Australia–PNG Law and Justice Partnership.
Finding balance – and better mental health – through service
Amidst concerning data from recent surveys of the legal profession in the United States, giving back through pro bono work is a relatively simple way for lawyers to rekindle the ‘whys’ of their career choice.
New United States Legal Services Corporation report shows increase in veterans cases, huge need for legal help among older Americans
The Legal Services Corporation has recently released ‘By the Numbers: The Data Underlying Legal Aid Programs’. The report provides an overview of the work of LSC-funded legal services organisations on behalf of low-income Americans seeking civil legal assistance.
High Court upholds visa cancellation as Nauru deportation fight continues
The High Court has upheld the visa cancellation of a man who has been fighting the threat of permanent deportation to Nauru. The man, represented by the Human Rights Law Centre, is one of three people the Albanese Government sought to deport in February in the first exercise of its new third country deportation powers.
Nearly 7,000 cases handled by Rwandan pro bono lawyers in 2024-25
In the 2024-25 judicial year, a total of 6,971 cases were handled with the support of pro bono lawyers supplied by the Rwanda Bar Association, according to its president.
Intel ends diversity, equity and inclusion initiative funding amid Trump Deal
Intel Corp, whose new largest shareholder is now the United States government, isn’t renewing a partnership with North Carolina Central University’s law school that sought to increase the company’s pipeline of recruits from diverse groups.
Frustrated with failing ID checks, migrants change their names to fit Australian databases
Many overseas-born migrants have mismatching names in Australian administrative systems. This makes tasks such as getting concessions, filling prescriptions, banking and even registering marriages difficult. Westjustice says there needs to be political will to reform client management databases nationwide.