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VOLUME 1 ISSUE 2   February 2010
CONTENTS
Tech Beat
In Context
Awards
Riding the Circuit
Interview
Program Sites
Praise for LawHelp Circuit Riders
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Tech Beat
Pro Bono Net Launches New Site
by Mark O’Brien

After four long years of service, the old probono.net has been retired and a new platform has been launched. Read about the new look and features.
 
In Context
Full(er) Access to Justice
by Michael Hertz

Our technology is not an end in itself. The goal is increasing access to justice. Whether or not you embrace the "full access" agenda, the LawHelp platform can bring both more brief and full representation services to low-income people with legal needs.
 
Awards
Probono.net/dc Wins Early Recognition

Our District of Columbia partners, who opened their probono.net site only one year ago, are already attracting recognition for their contribution to pro bono work in our nation's capital.
 
Riding the Circuit
Alaska LawHelp Collaborates with Courts
by David Raikow

David, one of two LSC-funded circuit riders working with states using LawHelp, discusses a model collaboration between the legal services community and state courts in Alaska.
 
Interview
IowaLegalAid on LawHelp – A Model Start
by Kaaren Boullosa

With a small budget, lots of ingenuity, and a flexible platform, Iowa Legal Aid's new LawHelp web site shows how cost-effectiveness and high quality can easily co-exist. Read this interview with Pat McClintock of Iowa Legal Aid.
 
Program Sites
Jazzy Fundraiser

Legal Services of North Florida gets this issue's award for most creative use of a program web site, supporting its "Jazz for Justice" fundraiser. See other examples of how groups are using this powerful tool.
 
Praise for LawHelp Circuit Riders
With support from LSC, LawHelp has on staff two "circuit riders" who support the many states building on the LawHelp platform. Hear what folks around the country said about this program in connection with a recent grant application.
 
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