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Minnesota's Legal Paraprofessional Program Expands Access to Justice

Minnesota's Legal Paraprofessional Program Expands Access to Justice

Update: 2025-07-23
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Episode Summary:

This episode of the Paralegals on Fire Podcast, hosted by Linda Odermott, takes listeners through Minnesota's innovative strides in enhancing access to justice through the Legal Paraprofessional Program (LPPS). Designed to boost the representation rate among underserved communities, the LPPS has already transitioned from a pilot to a permanent program as of January 2024, thanks to its promising results and positive feedback. Linda discusses the intricacies of this initiative, emphasizing the significance of Minnesota's data-driven approach that considers both qualitative and quantitative metrics to measure the program's effectiveness.

 

Key Takeaways:

  • Minnesota's Legal Paraprofessional Program (LPPS) has evolved from a pilot initiative to a permanent, state-endorsed project.

  • The program bridges the justice gap for low and modest-income individuals by enabling legal paraprofessionals to provide court representation.

  • Quantitative and qualitative data collection has been crucial to evaluating the program’s success and expanding its scope.

  • Significant feedback from legal professionals and judiciary members indicates increased satisfaction and efficiency in court proceedings.

  • There's potential for other states to emulate Minnesota's model, emphasizing data-driven reforms to expand access to legal services.

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Minnesota's Legal Paraprofessional Program Expands Access to Justice

Minnesota's Legal Paraprofessional Program Expands Access to Justice

Linda Odermott