Best Civil Legal Aid Podcasts (2024)

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Remote Court Offers Multi-Door Access, but Availability is Spotty 41:28

4d ago41:28

41:28

Legal aid leaders from Florida and Illinois reflect on four years of remote court and consider the benefits and limits of virtual appearances, as well as the inconsistent policies surrounding them on Talk Justice.By Legal Services Corporation

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Senator Ben Cardin on Equal Justice and Supporting Legal Aid 15:15

18d ago15:15

15:15

United States Senator Ben Cardin joins LSC President Ron Flagg to discuss his perspective on access to justice as a legislator and lawyer on Talk Justice. The Maryland Senator shared about his time in the state’s general assembly chairing Maryland Legal Services Corporation, as well as the “Cardin Requirement” at the University of Maryland’s Franci…

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Results from the First Field Study of AI for Legal Aid 37:04

1M ago37:04

37:04

Legal tech researchers discuss their recent field study of generative artificial intelligence (AI) for legal aid on Talk Justice. Colleen Chien and Miriam Kim authored a paper on their research, “Generative AI and Legal Aid: Results from a Field Study and 100 Use Cases to Bridge the Access to Justice Gap,” which was published in April. The co-autho…

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Lawyers Can Help Revitalize Neighborhoods 36:18

2M ago36:18

36:18

Guests from a successful St. Louis collaboration discuss Legal Services of Eastern Missouri’s (LSEM) Neighborhood Advocacy Program on Talk Justice. There are 24,000 vacancies and abandoned properties in St. Louis. LSEM was inspired by Legal Aid of Western Missouri’s Adopt-a-Neighborhood program in Kansas City to start their own revitalization proje…

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Putting AI to the Test for Legal Services 41:04

2M ago41:04

41:04

Legal tech experts discuss their research and experiments with generative artificial intelligence (AI) for legal services on Talk Justice. Executive Director of the Legal Design Lab Margaret Hagan talks about her research into whether AI is worth the hype for access to justice. Lawyer and NYU professor Sateesh Nori shares his experience with utiliz…

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Episode 57 Unhoused & Queer: SCOTUS to decide if cities can punish people for sleeping outside 33:42

2M ago33:42

33:42

In episode 57 of The Activist Files, we’ll hear a discussion around Grants Pass v. Johnson, a case that went before the Supreme Court on April 22, 2024. According to the National Homelessness Law Center, “this case will decide whether cities are allowed to punish people for things like sleeping outside with a pillow or blanket, even when there are …

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John Grisham on Storytelling and Justice 34:21

3M ago34:21

34:21

Bestselling author and lawyer John Grisham joins LSC Board Member Robert Grey for a conversation on how his journey from small-town lawyer to big-time author influenced his philanthropic priorities and made him an advocate for access to justice. Grey, who serves as president of the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity, interviewed Grisham at a D.C…

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Upsolve’s New Student Debt Relief Tools 35:36

3M ago35:36

35:36

Guests from the online bankruptcy service Upsolve and Philadelphia Legal Assistance (PLA) discuss a new, free web resource for people struggling with student debt on Talk Justice. PLA received funding from a 2023 LSC Technology Initiative Grant for the project and brought on Upsolve to develop the tools. Their goal is to raise awareness of availabl…

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Lessons from Decades of Legal Aid Leadership  39:14

4M ago39:14

39:14

Former legal aid program directors discuss their lessons learned and current concerns on Talk Justice. Jon Asher, former executive director of Colorado Legal Services with 51 years in civil legal aid work, hosts the conversation with guests Marilyn Harp, former Kansas Legal Services executive director for 17 years, Steve Gottlieb, former Atlanta Le…

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Confronting the Legal Tech Justice Gap 33:03

4M ago33:03

33:03

Experts discuss the vast funding gap in legal tech. LSC President Ron Flagg hosts the conversation with guests Bob Ambrogi, lawyer and award-winning legal tech journalist, and Cat Moon, director of innovation design for the Program on Law and Innovation at Vanderbilt Law School. Inspired by Ambrogi’s recent LawSites article, they discuss how tech c…

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Tools to Empower Disaster Survivors and At-Risk Communities 34:13

5M ago34:13

34:13

Experts discuss resources for disaster preparedness and recovery on this episode of Talk Justice. As natural disasters become more frequent, LSC and First Street Foundation have collaborated to bring HeartlandDisasterHelp.org to life. The website empowers residents across ten states in America's heartland that have faced significant flooding, winds…

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Episode 56: On 10 Years Since Floyd v. NYC: the Ongoing Campaign to End Racist Policing in NYC 52:50

5M ago52:50

52:50

In episode 56 of The Activist Files, we’ll hear a discussion sparked by the 10th anniversary of the historic ruling in our stop-and-frisk case, Floyd, et. al v. City of New York. The Center for Constitutional Rights, together with NYU Review of Law & Social Change, NYU’s Ending the Prison Industrial Complex, and NYU’s National Lawyers Guild Chapter…

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AI for Self-Help and Legal Aid at the Innovations in Technology Conference 44:35

5M ago44:35

44:35

Legal tech experts discuss generative AI and its applications for legal services on the latest episode of Talk Justice. The episode was recorded live at LSC’s recent Innovations in Technology Conference (ITC) in Charlotte, NC. AI was a major topic at the conference.By Legal Services Corporation

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New beginning: Ariel Clemmer takes the helm as director of 603 Legal Aid 13:23

6M ago13:23

13:23

For the season finale of Granite Justice, Shane Cooper talks with Ariel Clemmer, the new executive director of 603 Legal Aid. This podcast is being done in partnership with NH Legal Aid (visit 603LegalAid.org), Granite State News Collaborative and produced by GSNC partner The Marlin Fitzwater Center for Communications at Franklin Pierce University.…

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Empowering homeowners: Stephanie Bray discusses foreclosure prevention 29:00

6M ago29:00

29:00

On this episode of Granite Justice, Shane Cooper talks with Stephanie Bray, an attorney at New Hampshire Legal Assistance who works out of the Claremont office and leads the firm's work in foreclosure prevention. Stephanie has been with Legal Assistance working on foreclosure prevention since 2007. This podcast is being done in partnership with NH …

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Legal Tech Innovations Other Than AI 40:33

6M ago40:33

40:33

As generative AI continues to dominate headlines, social media posts and conversations around legal technology, legal tech experts discuss other significant innovations taking place in the legal field on LSC’s Talk Justice podcast. Also—a sneak peak of the content at this year’s Innovations in Technology Conference (ITC).…

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Taking Community Justice Workers Nationwide 36:44

6M ago36:44

36:44

Former Alaska Legal Services Corporation (ALSC) Executive Director and current Frontline Justice Founding CEO Nikole Nelson joins LSC President Ron Flagg for a conversation on using community justice workers to expand access to legal services on Talk Justice. She explains Alaska’s success with the initiative and discusses her vision for bringing ju…

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Causes and Consequences of Eviction 38:25

7M ago38:25

38:25

Experts discuss a new report on the causes and consequences of eviction in Montana, as well as the impact of eviction on U.S. children. The recently released “Montana Eviction Impact Report: Beyond Housing Affordability” surveyed evicted Montanans on the socioeconomic factors that led to their eviction and the impacts that it had on their household…

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Building Guidance for Legal Uses of Generative AI 41:40

7M ago41:40

41:40

Experts discuss building tools, running experiments and sharing information to help legal professionals better understand uses for generative artificial intelligence (AI) in the legal field on this episode of Talk Justice. Host Cat Moon is joined by Sam Harden, program manager at Pro Bono Net, and Shellie Reid, manager of Legal Services National Te…

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Momentum and Roadblocks for Regulatory Reform 39:24

8M ago39:24

39:24

Experts discuss the status of alternative legal service delivery models, the various forces pushing regulatory reform forward and the biggest obstacles to changing the legal system on LSC’s “Talk Justice” podcast. Inspired by a recent report from the Institute for the Advancement of the American Legal System (IAALS), “Community & Cooperation: Actio…

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How Legal Services Help Prevent Veteran Suicides 32:39

8M ago32:39

32:39

Experts discuss how legal services contribute to veteran suicide prevention on LSC's “Talk Justice” podcast. The most recent data places the veteran suicide rate at 57% higher than non-veterans. Research indicates that social factors contribute to veterans’ suicide risk. Many of these factors that harm veterans’ mental health relate to civil legal …

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Episode 55: In Orlando for the National March to Protect Trans Youth & Speakout for Trans Lives 43:53

8M ago43:53

43:53

In the latest episode of the Activist Files, Bertha Justice Fellow Zee Scout speaks to five plaintiffs in our case Women in Struggle, et al. v. Bain, et al., recorded on the ground just before the National March in Florida to Protect Trans Youth and a Speakout for Trans Lives that took place in Orlando on October 7. Hundreds turned out to protest t…

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Empowering Seniors: Cheryl Steinberg, director of the Justice in Aging Project, discusses free legal services for Granite Staters age 60+ 34:09

8M ago34:09

34:09

New Hampshire's population is aging faster than the national average, putting a strain on services and care programs for older adults. On Granite Justice, Shane Cooper talks with Cheryl Steinberg, director of the Justice in Aging Project for New Hampshire Legal Assistance. They discuss the project and the free legal services available to Granite St…

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How Legal Aid Leverages Pro Bono Attorneys  34:59

9M ago34:59

34:59

In recognition of Pro Bono Week, experts discuss new developments in legal aid pro bono engagements on LSC's Talk Justice. The conversation highlights the JPMorgan Chase Pro Bono Fellowship and partnership with Northeast New Jersey Legal Services, as well as a look at the past decade of LSC’s Pro Bono Innovation Fund.…

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Supporting survivors: Dove Project Coordinator Taylor Flagg shines light on domestic violence and stalking victim services 24:16

9M ago24:16

24:16

Taylor Flagg, program coordinator of 603 Legal Aid Dove Project, has been working since May towards the goal of improving services for domestic violence and stalking victims in New Hampshire. Shane Cooper talks with her about the lack of resources in New Hampshire and what she has been doing and will continue to do to improve that. This podcast is …

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Legal Aid Struggles to Meet the Needs of Domestic Violence Survivors 42:48

9M ago42:48

42:48

Legal aid lawyers discuss the challenges to meeting clients’ needs for domestic violence-related legal services as cases rise on LSC's “Talk Justice.” October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. LSC recently released its annual publication “By the Numbers: The Data Underlying Legal Aid Programs,” which provides national and state-level trend data…

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Navigating the IRS: What is the Low Income Taxpayer Project and How Can You Get Help 39:06

9M ago39:06

39:06

On this episode of Granite Justice, Shane Cooper interviews Barbara Heggie, Supervising Attorney and Coordinator for the Low Income Taxpayer Project Coordinator. They talk about the Low Income Taxpayer Project and what the choices are for those having trouble with the IRS. This podcast is being done in partnership with NH Legal Aid (visit 603LegalA…

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New Mexico’s Court Scribe Program 35:51

10M ago35:51

35:51

Pioneers of New Mexico’s court scribe program discuss how the program makes the courts more accessible on the latest episode of LSC's “Talk Justice.”Language access has long been a priority of New Mexico courts, but the recent addition of court scribes has taken this push for court accessibility to new levels. The scribing initiative allows people …

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Navigating the Fair Housing Act: How Can You Be Discriminated, How Can You Stay Protected, and How Can the Fair Housing Project Help 26:52

10M ago26:52

26:52

On Granite Justice, Shane Cooper talks with Chris Schott, director of the Fair Housing Project at New Hampshire Legal Assistance to talk about the Fair Housing Act. They go through what the various categories of discrimination are, how to begin the process of utilizing the Fair Funding Act, and how the Fair Housing Project can assist you. This podc…

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Disaster Preparedness and the Legal Needs of Survivors  28:54

10M ago28:54

28:54

Experts discuss disaster preparedness and the role of civil legal aid in recovery on LSC’s “Talk Justice” podcast. September is National Disaster Preparedness Month. Since 2022 the federal government has issued more than 75 major disaster declarations across the U.S. and its territories. Yet even with the increasing frequency and ferocity of natura…

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Unlocking a Fresh Start: What is a Criminal Record Annulment and How to Begin the Process of Getting One 31:33

10M ago31:33

31:33

Our guest today is Emma Sisti, Deputy Director at 603 Legal Aid, where she also manages the pro bono program that connects volunteer attorneys in New Hampshire with people who have civil legal needs and cannot afford to hire an attorney. Before working at 603 Legal Aid, Emma spent 15 years as a public defender. Today she's here to talk about the ci…

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Take Control of Your Safety: How to Navigate the Process of Obtaining a Civil Protective Order in Cases of Domestic Violence 38:22

11M ago38:22

38:22

Today's guest on Granite Justice is Erin Jasina. Erin has been a paralegal in the Portsmouth Office of New Hampshire Legal Assistance for 15 years, and is director of New Hampshire Legal Assistance’s Domestic Violence Advocacy Project. Erin's work on the domestic violence Advocacy Project is primarily focused on assisting domestic violence victims …

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Ensuring That Foster Youth Know Their Rights 36:01

11M ago36:01

36:01

Experts from Bay Area Legal Services and Florida Youth SHINE discuss developments in access to legal information for foster youth on LSC's “Talk Justice” podcast. A new website and app, FosterPower, enables Florida’s foster youth to easily access information on their rights, and the state of Florida has passed a bill requiring more information for …

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Unlawful Landlord? What Can Tenants Do To Protect Themselves 22:37

11M ago22:37

22:37

Renting can be difficult and having an landlord who is unjust towards you can significantly affect you. In this inaugural episode of the Granite Justice podcast, Shane Cooper, an Associate Dean at UNH Franklin Pierce talks with Steve McGilvary, a paralegal at 603 Legal Aid to talk about the 540-A petition which is used to provide protection for ten…

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Trailer: Granite Justice 2:17

11M ago2:17

2:17

Far too often, people don’t know that when they are facing a problem – like a landlord who won’t give back a security deposit, or a denial of a program like food stamps – that they have legal rights, and there are ways to advocate for those rights in the civil legal system. The new podcast from NH Legal Aid, Granite Justice: conversations about the…

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The First Legal Aid Innovation Lab 35:39

11M ago35:39

35:39

Guests from Legal Aid of North Carolina (LANC) join Cat Moon to discuss creating the nation’s first Innovation Lab housed in a civil legal aid organization on the latest episode of LSC’s “Talk Justice” podcast.By Legal Services Corporation

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Judge David Tatel on LSC’s Beginnings and Access to Justice Today 36:39

12M ago36:39

36:39

Senior Judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit David Tatel joins LSC President Ron Flagg to share his memories of the 1974 founding of the Legal Services Corporation, as well as his view on the roles of courts and lawyers in the advancement of access to justice on this episode of LSC's “Talk Justice.”…

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How Civil Legal Aid Can Use Opioid Settlement Funds 42:30

1y ago42:30

42:30

Legal leaders from Arkansas, Kentucky and Texas discuss how their organizations acquired opioid settlement funds and the impactful legal services they are providing to those affected by opioid use disorder on LSC's “Talk Justice” podcast. A 2019 report from LSC’s Opioid Task Force describes the need for civil legal services in response to the opioi…

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Will AI Be Accessible? 36:36

1y ago36:36

36:36

Two legal tech experts join Talk Justice’s Molly McDonough to discuss how emerging tools with generative AI could fit into the future of legal services—and who they’ll be accessible to—on the latest episode of LSC's Talk Justice podcast.By Legal Services Corporation

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Pandemic Creates Opportunity to Assess NYC Child Removals 36:09

1y ago36:09

36:09

The authors of the article “Reducing Family Separations in New York City: The Covid-19 Experiment and a Call for Change” join Talk Justice Co-host Molly McDonough to discuss reducing child removals in New York City and systemic flaws in the child welfare system on the latest episode of LSC's Talk Justice podcast.…

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ABA President Deborah Enix-Ross 30:38

1y ago30:38

30:38

American Bar Association (ABA) President Deborah Enix-Ross joins LSC President Ron Flagg to discuss her priorities in leading the ABA, the role of lawyers in preserving democracy and closing the justice gap on the latest episode of LSC's “Talk Justice” podcast.By Legal Services Corporation

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AI’s Potential for Access to Justice 40:56

1y ago40:56

40:56

Experts discuss the potential impact of generative AI on legal services on the latest episode of LSC's “Talk Justice” podcast, released today. Talk Justice Co-host Cat Moon is joined by guests Sam Flynn, COO and co-founder of the no-code automation platform, Josef; Natalie Anne Knowlton, founder of Access to Justice Ventures; and Tom Martin, CEO an…

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Episode 54: Ashley Diamond's Life Matters - on Dismissing Her Case, Healing, and How She Fights for Her Life 34:25

1y ago34:25

34:25

On Episode 54 of the Activist Files, Bertha Justice Fellow Zee Scout speaks with Ashley Diamond, a civil rights activist, who made a pivotal choice on the eve of her trial in January against the Georgia Department of Corrections for Eighth Amendment violations of inadequate healthcare and sexual assault due to officials placing her in a male prison…

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Author John Grisham on Legal Aid 18:06

1y ago18:06

18:06

Bestselling author John Grisham talks about his experiences as a lawyer and the importance of legal aid on this episode of Talk Justice. Legal Services Corporation (LSC) President Ron Flagg introduces Grisham’s speech, which was recorded at a recent LSC forum on access to justice.By Legal Services Corporation

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Reimagining Virtual Court to Improve User Experience 36:56

1+ y ago36:56

36:56

Experts discuss the user-experience of remote court proceedings and explore additional possibilities for technological innovation in the courts on the latest episode of LSC's “Talk Justice” podcast, released today. Talk Justice Co-host Molly McDonough is joined by guests Jennifer Leitch, executive director of the National Self-Represented Litigants…

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New Report Examines Non-Lawyer Legal Service Provider Programs in the U.S. 33:52

1+ y ago33:52

33:52

Experts from the Institute for the Advancement of the American Legal System (IAALS) discuss how and why states are using non-lawyer legal service providers on the latest episode of LSC’s “Talk Justice” podcast, released today. Talk Justice Co-host Cat Moon is joined by guests Michael Houlberg, director of special projects for IAALS, and Jim Sandman…

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Illegal Eviction’s Role in Housing Instability 38:10

1+ y ago38:10

38:10

Civil legal aid providers noted an increase in illegal evictions during the height of the pandemic, as some landlords pursued avenues outside the court system for forcing tenants out. Legal experts discuss the problem of illegal eviction and its role in housing instability on the latest episode of LSC's “Talk Justice” podcast.…

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Episode 53: Back in Black: Will the UN finally unite around people of African descent? 37:16

1+ y ago37:16

37:16

On the occasion of the first session of the newly established UN Permanent Forum on the People of African Descent (UNPFPAD), the Center for Constitutional Rights traveled to Geneva to build solidarity with comrades from around the world committed to helping advance the mandate of the forum. In this episode, our Executive Director, Vince Warren, has…

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How a Virtual Assembly Line Accelerated an Access-to-Justice Project 34:56

1+ y ago34:56

34:56

Suffolk Law Professor Quinten Steenhuis discusses his team’s successful collaboration with legal aid orgs to use technology to scale help for the courtformsonline.org project and the potential to use tech to extend the reach of legal services.By Legal Services Corporation

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How Plain Language Helps Courts Expand Access to Justice 48:18

1+ y ago48:18

48:18

Experts discuss how plain language can help courts expand access to the courts on the latest episode of LSC's “Talk Justice” podcast, released today.By Legal Services Corporation

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