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‘Justice at your doorstep’: Kenyan Attorney General rolls out plan to offer free legal help
The Office of the Attorney General is bringing justice closer to Kenyans by establishing a network of Legal Aid Centres across the country. Following the official launch of the first Legal Aid Centre in Machakos County today, there will be a nationwide rollout designed to dismantle barriers to justice.
Vietnamese provinces expand legal aid for ethnic communities
In an effort to protect people’s lawful rights, maintain social order, and reduce poverty in mountainous areas, Vietnamese provinces are stepping up legal aid activities for ethnic communities, helping residents better understand the law and access justice.
Blavatnik School of Government and Clooney Foundation for Justice Unite to Harness AI for Global Justice
The Blavatnik School of Government at Oxford University and the Clooney Foundation for Justice have launched the Oxford Institute of Technology and Justice, the first global initiative dedicated to harnessing the power of AI for justice.
Global progress on social justice slowed by persistent inequalities, new International Labour Organization report warns
Despite major gains in education, poverty reduction and productivity over the past three decades, entrenched inequalities, fragile trust in institutions and slow progress in key areas continue to hold back social justice worldwide, according to a new International Labour Organization report.
London legal event tackles worldwide threats to the profession
A legal event held in London last week tackled threats to the legal profession across the globe and discussed the urgency of bolstering coordination and protection.
History of Pro Bono in the US
Many legal organizations, including the American Bar Association (ABA), celebrate National Pro Bono Week in October. During this week, organizations raise awareness about the need for and importance of free legal services for those who are unable to afford them and honor attorneys who provide pro bono services.
From Promise To Proof: Thomson Reuters AI for Justice Program Helps Legal Nonprofits Serve As Many As 50% More Clients Daily
Thomson Reuters announced results from its AI for Justice program proving how advanced AI is transforming the delivery of legal aid. By equipping legal nonprofits with CoCounsel - its professional-grade AI legal assistant - attorneys are saving up to 15 hours per week, scaling capacity by as much as 50% daily, and preparing urgent case materials up to 75% faster.
How much pro bono did in-house lawyers undertake in FY24–25?
New data suggests that in-house counsel and their departments (that are signatories to the National Pro Bono Target) remain well behind their private practice counterparts in the undertaking of pro bono work.