The law center's commitment to access to justice finds its source in contemporary ethical and moral considerations that promote social justice and which form the foundation for many of today's democratic societies. In seeking legal redress for others, we honor the ancient charge that "justice, justice you shall pursue." We are guided by the historic search for justice that has defined the human experience. In particular, we believe that the pursuit of justice is one of the central foundations for the development of human dignity, achievement and peace.