92% of low-income Americans' civil legal problems did not receive legal help.
44% of veteran households experienced 5 or more legal problems annually.
70% of seniors experienced 1 or more legal problems last year
Many Americans cannot afford to hire a lawyer to deal with civil legal matters. Community justice workers are frontline helpers like shelter volunteers, faith leaders, community health workers and others who are trained to give their community civil legal help. Frontline Justice is organizing community helpers and creating a national workforce that’s equipped with the skills to address people’s legal challenges. Through research, policy advocacy, and public education, Frontline Justice is committed to removing barriers that block legal services and options.
The New Mexico Judiciary’s Rural Justice Initiative Clerkship Program is a 2-year program designed for law school graduates to gain valuable experience working in rural communities under the guidance of state judicial district Chief Judges.
The Rural Clerkship Program fosters deep community connections for new lawyers and encourages practicing law in areas of New Mexico that have few attorneys to meet the legal needs of local residents.
