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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June 08, 2026 00:30:51
Episode 54: Will Clearing a Criminal Record Lead to Happiness (and Housing)?

Episode 54: Will Clearing a Criminal Record Lead to Happiness (and Housing)?

"My criminal record doesn't reflect who I am anymore." This sentiment overwhelmingly topped the list of reasons why expungement study participants wanted to clear...

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June 02, 2026 00:45:10
Episode 53: Expungement Expectations vs. Reality in Employment

Episode 53: Expungement Expectations vs. Reality in Employment

The A2J Lab's randomized control trial on expungement examined the uptake and obstacles of criminal record clearing while also looking into its effect on...

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May 26, 2026 00:48:16
Episode 52: Study Exposes Complex Criminal Record Clearing Process

Episode 52: Study Exposes Complex Criminal Record Clearing Process

Is the form-filling expungement process as easy for unrepresented individuals as some believe? In this week's Proof Over Precedent episode, host Jim Greiner welcomes...

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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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