Closing the Justice Gap with Technology

"Closing the Justice Gap with Technology" is a session presented at the Legal Services Corporation's Innovations in Technology Conference (LSC ITC). This session is organized by the Free Law Project, a nonprofit organization dedicated to making legal information more accessible and usable for the public.

The session focuses on introducing free technological tools designed to support legal advocates and pro bono volunteers. Key topics include the use of RECAP, a browser extension that enhances access to federal court documents, and CourtListener, a comprehensive legal research platform. The discussion also covers the ethical use of artificial intelligence in legal research, emphasizing the importance of verifying AI-generated citations.

Attendees can expect practical demonstrations of these tools, showcasing their application in nonprofit legal practices. The session also addresses common challenges faced by legal professionals, such as limited access to traditional research tools and time constraints, and illustrates how these free resources can help overcome these obstacles.

This session is particularly beneficial for legal aid organizations, pro bono coordinators, and individual practitioners seeking cost-effective solutions to enhance their legal research capabilities and improve service delivery to underserved communities.