The Tennessee Supreme Court Access To Justice Initiative

The Tennessee Justice Bus traveled to Jefferson County this week - thank you to West Care TN for hosting us! As always, we were able to provide free legal advice to those in the community. ?? Our next clinic will be March 27th in Davidson County.

Attention mediators! The Tennessee Alternative Dispute Resolution Commission (ADRC) deadline to renew your 2025 listing is March 31, 2025. Need to know: 1. Failure to renew by this date will cause your listing to lapse! 2. A lapsed Listing is NOT equivalent to inactive or suspended. 3. A lapsed listing TERMINATES your listing status. If you have any questions or concerns regarding your listing status please email [email protected]

The Tennessee Justice Bus is ready to ride into 2025! Don't miss out on these March legal clinics. Visit https://lnkd.in/grquRP5E for more details! #TennesseeJustice #LegalClinics #AccessToJustice #ProBono #LegalAid #JusticeForAll #LegalSupport

Are you pro bono attorney looking for more training? We are very excited to announce the launch of Access to Justice University! ???? This website is a resource developed by the Access to Justice Commission for pro bono attorneys. The platform provides video training on key legal topics like expungement, evictions, and parenting plans, helping attorneys better serve Tennessee communities. Visit www.tna2juniversity.org today! #AccessToJustice #ProBono #LegalEducation #AttorneyTraining #LegalResources #LegalAid

Black History Month is celebrated every February, showcasing the influential African American leaders who have shaped America. The theme for 2025 is African Americans and Labor, which powerfully emphasizes, "the various and profound ways that work and working of all kinds – free and unfree, skilled, and unskilled, vocational and voluntary – intersect with the collective experiences of Black people," according to the Association for the Study of African American Life and History.

Tennessee Association of Professional Mediators - TAPM is currently accepting nominations for 2025’s Grayfred Gray Public Service in Mediation award! This year, they will be honoring an exceptional mediator from the East Tennessee region! Click the link below to learn more & to nominate someone who stands out in East TN! https://lnkd.in/e9F4WiZp

Our very own staff attended Belmont University College of Law Employer Information Day ???? We provided the students with detailed information regarding the Access to Justice Commission initiatives, highlighting opportunities for law students to engage with our programs through internships while pursuing their studies, as well as considering potential avenues for involvement post-graduation! #Lawschool #Acesstojustice #communityinvolvement

"Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere." - Martin Luther King Jr. Today, and everyday, we honor the legacy of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. We challenge each of you to commemorate his life by participating in volunteer efforts that will make an impact in our communities. How will you participate today? #MLKDay #JusticeForAll #CommunityService #EmpowerCommunities

Last week, four University of Tennessee College of Law students participated in Alternative Winter Break in Nashville, Tennessee. They assisted us with research on appellate mediations and learned how we partner with other state agencies to help older and vulnerable adults. Way to go! Pictured: Chase Karel, Hunter Carr, Holly Boutcher, and Harrison Thomas.

Start your 2025 with a FREE legal wellness check up! This is a free and easy way for you to learn your rights and figure out how to get legal help when you need it. Visit https://lnkd.in/efz73WeB today! #Legalwellness #Help4tn #justiceforall