Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Access to Justice
2026 edition · Chicago, IL · Illinois
Jeffrey D. Colman Access to Justice Award
Nomination
Monday, November 2, 2026
4 days from now
From Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Access to Justice's announcement. Publishers sometimes change dates, so check their page before you submit.
Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Access to Justice websiteAbout this award
Honors courthouse work and court-based projects improving access to justice.
Who it's for
Lawyers, paralegals or courthouse employees improving Illinois court access for self-represented litigants or those facing language, disability or other barriers. Judges use separate judicial award. Current ATJ Commissioners and AOIC Access to Justice Division members excluded. Narrative≤500words; optional bio≤200words and up to3letters. No stated membership/experience threshold.
Submitting this year?
Tracking Awards members get the submission link, a summary of what to send, and reminders for their whole team before Jeffrey D. Colman Access to Justice Award closes.
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