Resources

The movement to achieve access to justice through human-centered design is powered by innovative labs, organizations, and individuals worldwide. This page is a curated directory of the partners, tools, research centers, and conversations that inspire our work and drive the field forward.

Whether you're looking for academic research, legal tech solutions, or professional networking opportunities, use these resources to connect with the people and projects transforming the legal and public service landscape.

University Labs and Clinics

These academic institutions are at the forefront of legal design research and education.
They are a great source for groundbreaking papers, projects, and new talent.

A2J Lab - Harvard Law School

Center for Access to Justice and Technology - Chicago-Kent College of Law at Illinois Tech

Center for Law, Technology & Innovation - Michigan State University College of Law

Duke Law Tech Lab - Duke Law Center on Law & Technology

Innovation for Justice - University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law and University of Utah David Eccles School of Business

Legal Design Lab - Stanford University Law School

Legal Innovation & Technology Lab - Suffolk University Law School

Law Lab - Berkman Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University

Law, Logic & Technology Lab - Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University

Law Without Walls - University of Miami School of Law

Lawyering in the Digital Age - Columbia Law School Clinic

New Jersey Legal Design Lab - Seton Hall University

Conferences

Key annual events where practitioners, academics, and policymakers gather to share knowledge, research, and best practices in legal innovation and design.

Listservs

Online communities that are dedicated to ongoing discussion, networking, and sharing new developments in access to justice and legal innovation.

Innovative Non-Profits & Service Delivery

These organizations are actively using design to create tangible change in the legal and civic sectors.

Legal Tech Solution

These technologies are integrating design and user experience to build better tools for legal professionals and the public.

Institutional & Government Drivers

These organizations focus on systemic change, setting policy, funding, and improving the court system's public-facing functions.

Civil Justice

Court Innovation Lab - National Center for State Courts

Updated Sep 29, 2025