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Research and practical material on access to justice, self-representation outcomes and legal workflow technology. General information — not legal advice.
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Everyday legal problems and the access-to-justice gap in Canada
Juge.ca Research · JUGE.2026.001
A plain-language synthesis of what Canadian access-to-justice research tells us about how often people meet legal problems, why many never reach formal help, and where practical tools can lower the barrier.
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Self-represented litigants: what the evidence shows about outcomes and support
Juge.ca Research · JUGE.2026.002
Self-representation is now common rather than exceptional. This piece reviews who self-represents, the practical hurdles documented in the research, and the kinds of structured support associated with steadier participation.
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Legal workflow technology: design principles for access-to-justice tools
Juge.ca Research · JUGE.2026.003
Technology can lower the cost of organizing a legal matter, but only if it is designed for non-experts. We set out practical design principles for legal-workflow tools that aim to widen access without overstepping into legal advice.
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