Proof Over Precedent

The Access to Justice Lab at Harvard Law School discusses the work of bringing credible evidence to lawyers, judges, and decision makers, to transform the U.S. justice system into an evidence-based field. We bring you ...more

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May 19, 2026 00:48:30
Episode 51: How Lawyers and Rental Assistance Impact Eviction Cases

Episode 51: How Lawyers and Rental Assistance Impact Eviction Cases

Facing an eviction, a tenant has to decide if the added expense of an attorney is worth it for the possibility of avoiding an...

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May 12, 2026 00:39:23
Episode 50: Pro Se Litigants, AI, and the Future of Legal Assistance

Episode 50: Pro Se Litigants, AI, and the Future of Legal Assistance

State bar associations typically file more UPL complaints than consumers. Given the intended aim of protecting consumers, UPL may actually be serving more as...

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May 04, 2026 00:23:16
Episode 49: AI and the Future of Legal Aid—Navigating Unauthorized Practice

Episode 49: AI and the Future of Legal Aid—Navigating Unauthorized Practice

The low cost and accessibility of AI make it a potential game changer for pro se litigation and the future of affordable legal aid....

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April 27, 2026 00:38:11
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Episode 48: Legal Evolution from Auto Clubs to Access Barriers

When the organized bar association faced financial strain during the Depression, it cracked down on low-cost legal service providers via auto clubs like AAA,...

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April 27, 2026 00:40:01
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Episode 48: Legal Evolution from Auto Clubs to Access Barriers

When the organized bar association faced financial strain during the Depression, it cracked down on low-cost legal service providers via auto clubs like AAA,...

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April 23, 2026 00:20:39
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Episode 47: How Does Interrogation Room Design Impact Legal Outcomes?

How likely would you be able to answer questions under duress seated in a hard chair in a windowless, flourescent-lit box of a room?...

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