Our Philosophy
Our training philosophy and methodology are rooted in action-learning, i.e., learning that is based on the relationship between reflection and action. Through our training programs we provide opportunities for advocates to apply key concepts and skills to actual legal aid experiences. Our trainings provide an opportunity for staff from different programs to learn from each other and think creatively about how to most effectively address new client service issues that arise due to changes in law, social and demographic trends, and program limitations and restrictions.
Our Mission
Our mission is to build community, commitment and excellence in legal services practice by developing the next generation of legal services leadership; providing legal services staff with knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to provide effective, high quality, high impact services; and helping legal services staff respond creatively to emerging client needs.
Through our trainings, we effectively and efficiently communicate the essential standards of practice for legal aid staff at various levels of development, while creating a sense of community and thereby facilitating a heightened sense of commitment to legal aid work