Basics of GIS Mapping
A geographic information system (GIS) map displays data in a visual format. It is essentially a database combined with spatial or geographic information.
Topics
One of the highlights of LSC’s 2016 Technology Initiative Grants (TIG) Conference was a session titled, “The Tech Side of Business Continuity,” which covered many of the technology issues related to business continuity.
For Legal Aid Organizations, Upsolve Offers a Way to Do Bankruptcies 10 Times Faster and Help More People
Dubbed as a “TurboTax for bankruptcy,” Upsolve is an up-and-comer in the burgeoning legal tech scene and increasingly popular among LSC grantees.
Legal Aid Tech Toolkits
These days, technology is a critical part of legal aid. Legal aid programs must use technology effectively to improve the quality of their services and meet and exceed LSC’s Technology Baselines.
Pro Bono and Tech
Although pro bono volunteers cannot replace the work of legal aid lawyers, many of whom are subject-matter experts, the private bar is a critical resource to address the civil legal needs of low-income Americans.