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Our Mission

We exist to make the civil justice system accessible, equitable, and fair for all Marylanders by uniting leaders to drive reforms and innovations. 

A2JC fulfills its mission by advancing these core strategic priorities.

Coalitions | Advocacy | Reform | Equity

C.A.R.E.

Coalitions

We leverage the power of coalitions and strategic partnerships to multiply our impact.

Advocacy

We advocate for civil justice for all with robust data and impactful storytelling.

Reform

We drive reforms and innovations to make the civil justice system accessible, equitable and fair for all Marylanders.

Equity

We strive to dismantle structural and institutional racism and other inequities in the civil justice system.

Who We Are

A2JC is led by a broad mix of individuals who are passionate about access to justice in Maryland and beyond.

Powered By

The Maryland Access to Justice Commission (A2JC) is an independent entity powered by the MSBA. Your membership in the MSBA makes A2JC’s work possible. MSBA fulfills its own mission and strategic vision to advance access to justice in Maryland by supporting A2JC.

Public Interest Law Committee

The Public Interest Law Committee (formerly Delivery of Legal Services Committee) is now aligned with the Maryland Access to Justice Commission within the MSBA. The A2JC’s Public Interest Law Committee (PIL) is excited to build a robust public interest and justice oriented community within the MSBA. Whether working in private practice, judiciary, government or a civil legal aid organization, the Committee welcomes MSBA members who are passionate about public interest law and an accessible, equitable and just legal system. The Committee will work on telling powerful stories, putting on thought-provoking programming and advocating for justice and fairness. Your MSBA membership enables you to join the Public Interest Law Committee for free. 

The PIL Committee is co-chaired by Meredith Girard from Shore Legal Access and Zafar Shah from Maryland Legal Aid.

A2J News

News|February, 22 2024

Legislation to Let Undocumented Immigrants use Md. Health Care Marketplace to get House Vote

The House of Delegates is preparing to vote later this week on a bill that would allow Maryland’s undocumented…

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News|February, 2 2024

Commentary: Homeowner Assistance Fund Ends Amid Persistent Foreclosure Risks

Losing source of assistance puts low-income homeowners at particular risk.Read full story

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News|January, 29 2024

College Park Scholars to Launch Data Justice, Civic Engagement Programs

College Park Scholars in Fall 2024 will add two programs to its roster of two-year living-learning experiences…

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News|January, 24 2024

Ohio Sets Loan Repayment Program Helping Newly Licensed Attorneys in Underserved Areas

Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE) Chancellor Mike Duffey last week announced a loan repayment…

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News|January, 23 2024

District Court in Frederick and Washington Counties Launches Regional Veterans Treatment Court

The District Court in Frederick and Washington counties has launched a regional veterans treatment court…

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News|January, 23 2024

Innovative New Project Launches to Increase Access to Justice for the Overlooked Middle Class

An important addition to the national access to justice landscape, the Above the Line Network (ATLN) has…

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