News from National Self-Represented Litigants Project (NSRLP)
The National Self-Represented Litigants Project works to promote dialogue and collaboration among all those affected by the self-represented litigant phenomenon, both justice system professionals and litigants themselves. NSRLP is committed to information and resource-sharing on the SRL phenomenon among all interested and affected parties.
More informationNSRLP's New Research Report on Access to Court Transcripts
NSRLP undertook a systematic, province-by-province review of practices across the country for accessing court transcripts.
Gender & Language in Judicial Decisions: A New Report from the SRL Case Law Database
Today the NSRLP releases the latest in its series of research reports drawing on the data they are collecting and analyzing in the SRL Case Law Database.
Bifurcation: A Technique That Can Save Self-Represented Litigants Time & Money
Bifurcation refers to splitting a trial into a number of separate trial components, in which the Court agrees to hear a trial on just one part of a case.
Access to Hearings Transcripts is an A2J Issue
The NSRLP tried to find answers to these questions: Can I get a transcript of my hearing? What is the procedure to get a transcript? How much does it cost?
#MeToo Warriors in Asia-Pacific
Julie Macfarlane leads a tour of organizations in East Asia that are responding to the needs of women in their communities who have experienced marital conflict and violence.
SRLs with Disabilities: Dealing with a Double Whammy
Self-Represented Litigants (SRL) who are also Persons With Disabilities (PWD) are dealing with a double whammy – navigating the justice system alone AND doing so with a disability.
NSRLP News - September 27, 2017
Updates, news, and happenings in the world of the National Self-Represented Litigants Project, the SRL Phenomenon, and Access to Justice.
Time for a Podcast on A2J & Social Justice in Canada
Dr. Julie Macfarlane's podcast will feature lawyers, judges, and SRLs, as well as advocates of all stripes working on social change that they believe dovetails with A2J.
We Need to Help Family Litigants – Now
The National Self-Represented Litigants Project's Julie MacFarlane writes about the Bonkalo Report and urges readers to sign the petition supporting its recommendations.
National Database of Professionals Assisting Self-Represented Litigants
The National Self-Represented Litigants Project is launching the National Database of Professionals Assisting SRLs to help SRLs looking for affordable legal assistance.
September 8, 2016 NSRLP Newsletter is now available
Topics in this issue of the National Self-Represented Litigants Project newsletter include relationships between SRLs and opposing counsel, and SRL and A2J Workshop.
Updates, news, and happenings from the National Self-Represented Litigants Project, July 18, 2016
Topics in this issue include Canadian SRL study results confirmed by U.S. research, upcoming Fall publications, and the Ontario Family Legal Services Review.
Casual Sexism and Access to Justice – Facing Our Discomfort
In this blog post, Julie Macfarlane links “casual sexism” to access to justice arguing that acknowledging sexism iscritical in order for us to be able to raise these issues, and to have better conversations.
Updates, news, and happenings from the National Self-Represented Litigants Project, May 19, 2016
Topics in this issue include NSRLP's Updated Access to Justice Annotated Bibliography, New Self-Help Book Geared Towards SRLs, and New On-Line Resources for Family SRLs.
Canadian Data on Case Outcomes: SRL vs. Represented Parties
If your chances of success are automatically lowered if you represent yourself, what does this mean within a system where most litigants can no longer afford to pay for full representation?
Updates, news and happenings from the National Self-Represented Litigants Project, March 24, 2016
Topics in this NSRLP update include 2nd Annual "Bring a SRL to Law School Day," The Team at Calgary LInC, Launching NSRL's latest Guide: The McKenzie Friend, and Advice about Using Mediation.
Updates, news, and happenings in the world of the National Self-Represented Litigants Project, January 21, 2016
Topics in this NSRLP update include national database of "Professionals Assisting SRLs", new service model for SRLs, and the rise of online courts.
December 31: 'The New Litigants' - A Documentary for CBC's The National
The CBC will air a 19-minute documentary on the topic of self-represented litigants on The National December 31.
Updates, news, and happenings in the world of the National Self-Represented Litigants Project, October 22, 2015
Topics in this NSRLP update include "Self-Rep Navigators", new resource for Self-Represented Litigants, and small steps significant for Access to Justice and in particular to SRLs.
April 16: National Self-Represented Litigants Project Call for SRL Volunteers
When: Tuesday, April 16, 2014
Where: At the University or Jarvis courthouses in Toronto
Contacts: Julie Macfarlane Julie.Macfarlane@uwindsor.ca or Sue Rice suerice@live.ca
The National Self-Represented Litigants Project is looking for anyone presently representing themselves in either a family or a civil case in Toronto to volunteer for a day.
