Shifting the Landscape on Access to Justice

Authors

Jonathan Lippman, New York Court of Appeals

Abstract

The essay emphasizes the critical need to address the justice gap faced by the poor and vulnerable, advocating for proactive measures by the judiciary, legal profession, and academia. It highlights initiatives in New York, such as increased public funding, expanded pro bono efforts, and innovative programs, to ensure equal access to justice, potentially leading to a right to counsel in civil cases.

Disciplines

Judges | Law | Legal Profession | Social Welfare Law | State and Local Government Law

Recommended Citation

Jonathan Lippman, Shifting the Landscape on Access to Justice, 38 Cardozo L. Rev. 1159 (2017).
Available at: https://larc.cardozo.yu.edu/clr/vol38/iss3/7