Access to Justice

co-sponsored by the Connecticut Bar Association (CBA) and Connecticut Judicial Branch

Upcoming Events

Impact of Federal Funding Cuts on ATJ and Economic Security

Thursday, February 19, 2026
5:30PM to 7:00PM
Virtual

We’ve all read in the news about recent changes and cuts to federal funding. This segment of the CT Civil Access to Justice Series explores how those federal funding changes are impacting CT’s legal systems. What’s really happening with federal funding and grants? How much of what you’ve heard is based on fact versus media hype or rumors? How are those same changes affecting the lives of Connecticut residents? What do the federal funding changes and cuts mean for the organizations that provide legal assistance in Connecticut? Where do we go from here? Our panel of experts -- national, state, and local -- will shed light on these questions through moderated Q&A and discussion. Join us for an entertaining and informative deep dive into this current topic.

1.5 CT CLE Credits (General) Available

Speakers

Moderator

Past Events

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

Tuesday, December 2, 2025
5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Virtual

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.

2.0 CT CLE Credits (General) Available

Speakers

Moderator