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ABA president Hilarie Bass backs funding of at least $482M for Legal Services Corp.

Federal funding for the Legal Services Corp. has shrunk since fiscal year 2010 despite a study finding a justice gap experienced by low-income Americans, ABA President Hilarie Bass said Friday in testimony submitted to a House subcommittee. Legal Services Corp. received $410 million in federal funding in fiscal 2018 an…

Apr 27, 2018 12:45 PM CDT

Which lawyers spend the most time on pro bono? ABA surveyed 47,000 for the answer

Eighty-one percent of lawyers surveyed said they provided pro bono services at some point in their careers, while just over half said they provided such services in 2016, according to a survey by the ABA Standing Committee on Pro Bono & Public Service.

Apr 26, 2018 3:59 PM CDT

ABA president applauds Justice Department decision to keep immigrant education program during review

ABA President Hilarie Bass is applauding the Justice Department’s decision to keep in place a legal information program for detained immigrants during a review of its effectiveness.

Apr 25, 2018 3:19 PM CDT

New ABA Center for Innovation project will connect legal aid providers with free legal tech

The ABA Center for Innovation, in partnership with the Legal Services Corp., wants to connect legal aid providers with free legal technology.

Apr 24, 2018 12:30 PM CDT

Fewer entry-level positions in most job categories for 2017 law grads, new ABA data shows

Entry-level hiring has decreased at law firms, in the government and public interest arenas, and in academia, according to employment data released Friday by the ABA Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar.

Apr 20, 2018 5:14 PM CDT

ABA president calls for restructuring of immigration courts to increase independence

ABA President Hilarie Bass called for an overhaul of the immigration court system in testimony Wednesday afternoon before a Senate subcommittee.

Apr 18, 2018 8:58 AM CDT

Proposal would end ABA’s admissions-test requirement for accredited law schools

A proposal to cut Standard 503—which requires an admissions test for ABA-accredited law schools—and beef up Standard 501 to include the use of admissions credentials and academic attrition when determining accreditation compliance was put forward last week by the Standards Review Committee of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar.

Apr 16, 2018 4:06 PM CDT

ABA condemns suspension of Justice Department’s Legal Orientation Program for immigrants

ABA President Hilarie Bass says the ABA is “deeply disturbed” that the Justice Department has suspended funding for a “know your rights” program for immigrants, an ABA press release said Wednesday.

Apr 11, 2018 2:30 PM CDT

Focus of ABA Day 2018 will be on LSC funding and preserving student loan forgiveness program

Securing the financial ability of lawyers to meet the legal needs of the public will be the focus of ABA Day in Washington, D.C., as the association advocates for increased funding for the Legal Services Corp. and the preservation of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

Apr 11, 2018 6:30 AM CDT

Massive restructuring at the ABA will rehouse entities under 9 centers

The executive director of the ABA has announced the details of a major restructuring of the organization.

Apr 5, 2018 12:49 PM CDT

Martin Luther King Jr.‘s ‘spiritual confrontation of injustice’ still inspires, ABA president says

Millions of people worldwide remain inspired by Martin Luther King Jr.’s “spiritual confrontation of injustice,” says ABA President Hilarie Bass. Wednesday marks the 50th anniversary of the iconic civil right leader’s death. “During his 39 years, cut tragically short, Dr. King led a movement that accomplished more genuine progress toward…

Apr 3, 2018 8:18 AM CDT

ABA launches clemency information clearinghouse for death penalty cases

Corrected: In 2015, ABA attorneys noticed a major gap in resources for lawyers who defend capital cases: clemency information. Defendants who have exhausted their direct appeals and habeas petition rights often ask governors for mercy—but there wasn’t a lot of information available about how to do that effectively.

Apr 2, 2018 7:45 AM CDT

ABA president Hilarie Bass backs funding of at least $482M for Legal Services Corp.

Which lawyers spend the most time on pro bono? ABA surveyed 47,000 for the answer

ABA president applauds Justice Department decision to keep immigrant education program during review

New ABA Center for Innovation project will connect legal aid providers with free legal tech

Fewer entry-level positions in most job categories for 2017 law grads, new ABA data shows

ABA president calls for restructuring of immigration courts to increase independence

Proposal would end ABA’s admissions-test requirement for accredited law schools

ABA condemns suspension of Justice Department’s Legal Orientation Program for immigrants

Focus of ABA Day 2018 will be on LSC funding and preserving student loan forgiveness program

Massive restructuring at the ABA will rehouse entities under 9 centers

Martin Luther King Jr.‘s ‘spiritual confrontation of injustice’ still inspires, ABA president says

ABA launches clemency information clearinghouse for death penalty cases

#ABAToo: House urges all employers to create, enforce sexual harassment policies

Candidates seek president, treasurer posts in rare election contests

Executive director calls for ABA action to increase lawyer members

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