What Are We Working to Solve? Defining Connecticut’s Civil Access to Justice Gap (EAJ251202)

This segment of the Civil Access to Justice Series is presented by the Connecticut Bar Association (CBA), in collaboration and co-sponsorship with the Connecticut Bar Foundation (CBF) and Connecticut Judicial Branch.

About the Program

The civil access to justice gap refers broadly to the unmet civil legal needs of Connecticut’s residents, including those who are particularly vulnerable because of income constraints and other challenges. This gap, sometimes referred to as a crisis, encompasses access to an attorney, legal information, and so much more.  This opening session will set the stage for our collective journey of exploration, education, and inspiration.  What is civil access to justice? How do we define and measure the civil access to justice gap in Connecticut? What are the most critical areas of unmet civil legal needs? How does Connecticut rank in its efforts to improve civil access to justice in comparison to other states? Where do we need to focus our attention? What is the personal impact of unmet civil legal needs on those who are most affected? Recent studies have shed light on many of these questions, and our panel of experts will explore the breadth and depth of Connecticut’s civil access to justice gap to set the stage for this new speaker series.

You Will Learn

• About Connecticut’s civil access to justice gap
• How to measure and define the gap
• How civil access to justice impacts our state and its most vulnerable residents

Who Should Attend

Legal professionals interested in learning more about Connecticut’s civil access to justice gap.

Cost

Free