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When Legal Problems Become Life Problems: A Reflection on the CFCJ’s A2J Week “Measuring Impacts” Panel
by Nabilah Azim A student reflection on “Measuring Impacts: Client Journeys Through a Community Legal Clinic”, presented during the Law Society of Ontario’s Access to Justice Week 2026. Most of what we learn about outcomes in law school and during summer internships comes in tidy increments; either the motion was granted, the appeal was dismissed
Read NowThe Kids are NOT Alright: Access to Justice for Children
Access to justice for children is emerging as a distinct sub-topic under the larger umbrella of child and youth rights. Kids are dragged into the justice system by custody battles, sexual or other abuse, exploitation, foster care, educational rights violations, or offending. It is important to understand that children who enter the justice system through
read nowWalmart Law
A recent article in the Toronto Star reported on three law offices that have recently been opened in Walmart stores in the Toronto Area. These law offices, called “Access Law”, concentrate on transactional matters such as wills, real estate, powers of attorney and notary services. Complex legal matters are referred to other firms, although plans
read nowA Culture of Legal Literacy
I have had the good fortune of being involved in a number of groups and initiatives aimed at improving access to justice and reforming family law processes over the last few years – from pro bono advice clinics and rosters, to public legal information websites and Wikibooks, to the reconstruction of court rules and legislation
read nowSocial Media and Access to Quality Legal Information
Many Canadians now search online for information when they have a legal problem. Because of this, organizations facilitating access to civil justice have recognized the value of having a website, especially because it is cost-effective. But how much attention are website viewers paying to content? Does good quality content matter? It is well known that
read nowYou’ve Gotta Have Faith: Considering the Subjective User and Access to Justice Reform
As the National Magazine noted in a recently published article: when it comes to increasing access to justice, providing people with information is only the beginning. The article quoted Sarah McCoubrey, director of the Ontario Justice Education Network (OJEN), who said that subjective belief in the fairness of the system and faith in its problem-solving
read nowCollaborating on Justice Innovation: The Hague and Canada
A recent and exciting justice innovation in Canada is the creation of the Winkler Institute for Dispute Resolution. The Winkler Institute has an action-oriented three pillar mandate in the areas of teaching and learning, research and innovation and pilots and projects. Along with the Canadian Forum on Civil Justice and Osgoode Hall Law School, we
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