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. Background checks will be required before service and may be repeated during service.

Member Duties

Meet with law library staff to learn methods of collection development.

Research age‑appropriate civics and legal education books.

Create and distribute outreach materials to build awareness of the new collection.

Become well‑familiar with the Wyoming Judicial Branch’s website and online resources.

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.

Research current and emerging trends in the use of AI for access to justice initiatives.

Prepare a report that summarizes the findings.

Research Wyoming demographics.

Identify populations that would benefit from library guides.

Conduct research for each guide.

Draft guides with input and direction from library staff.

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

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

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/

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