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Access to Justice Through Innovation and Legal Resources
 
 
 
The goal of this VISTA project is to alleviate poverty by increasing access to justice, which can allow individuals to resolve their legal issues even if they cannot afford an attorney. Access to justice encompasses representation in court, reduction of legal barriers to service, and ready availability of information and resources, all of which help people protect their livelihoods, health, homes, and families, and in turn stabilize communities. The intention for this VISTA role is to increase capacity for the University of Wyoming College of Law to provide new online and print legal resources for those in need, expand collaborations between the College of Law community and Equal Justice Wyoming, and promote innovative solutions to access to justice problems. This project will serve low-income, veteran, elderly, youth, and adult populations. The VISTA will curate, collaborate, research, write, and promote resources that improve access to legal information. The VISTA will help break the cycle of poverty by improving services that allow individuals to find free or low-cost solutions to their unmet legal concerns. The VISTA will build capacity by ensuring that services meet the needs of the community and by increasing awareness of available services. The VISTA’s efforts will result in a children’s law library, improved LiveChat services, legal resource guides, client materials for an Early Dispute Resolution Program, and an internal report on how artificial intelligence could be used to improve access to justice. This service opportunity is available without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation, marital or parental status, genetic information, or military service. This program is available to all and specific accessibility needs will be addressed on a case-by-case scenario. Background checks will be required before service and may be repeated during service.
 
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Member Duties : 1. Meet with law library staff to learn methods of collection development. 2. Research age-appropriate civics and legal education books. 3. Create and distribute outreach materials to build awareness of the new collection. 4. Become well-familiar with the Wyoming Judicial Branch’s website and online resources. 5. Meet with the Director, staff, and the AmeriCorps Member at Equal Justice Wyoming to develop a collaborative system for recruiting, training, and managing website navigators. 6. Research current and emerging trends in the use of AI for access to justice initiatives. 7. Prepare a report that summarizes the findings. 8. Research Wyoming demographics. 9. Identify populations that would benefit from library guides. 10. Conduct research for each guide. 11. Draft guides with input and direction from library staff. 12. Research and draft plain language intake tools, checklists, FAQs, and informational materials for the dispute resolution pilot program.
 
Program Benefits : Relocation Allowance ,  Health Coverage* ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Training ,  Living Allowance . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorpsvista.imglobal.com/.
 
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours ,  Car recommended ,  Permits working at another job during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Elder Care ,  Technology ,  Education ,  Veterans ,  Housing ,  Tribal ,  Community Outreach ,  Children/Youth . 
 
Skills :
Writing/Editing ,  Public Speaking ,  Communications ,  Recruitment ,  Teaching/Tutoring ,  Team Work ,  Conflict Resolution ,  Computers/Technology ,  Social Services ,  Law ,  Leadership ,  Education . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Access to Justice Through Innovation and Legal Resources
Program Start/End Date
07/13/2026  -   07/12/2027
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations WYOMING  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  04/02/2026  To  07/13/2026 
Contact Leora Hoshall
2300 Capitol Ave
Cheyenne   WY   82002
307-777-8384
LHoshall@courts.state.wy.us
https://www.wyocourts.gov/legal-help/americorps-vista-program/vista-alumni/
Listing ID 129196

       

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