Member Services
Support Your Practice
Lawyer Referral Service
The Lawyer Referral Service can help build your practice. The LRS fields over 9,500 inquiries annually. Calls are screened and referred to participating lawyers according to their area of practice. It’s a win-win for the public and lawyers.
Casemaker
Casemaker is a Web-based legal research library free to all active Idaho attorneys and judges. It is an easily searchable, continually updated database of case law, statutes, and regulations.
Fee Arbitration Program
The ISB Fee Arbitration Program offers a quick, private, and cost-effective way to resolve client fee disputes. Fee arbitration can be requested by either the attorney or client.
Ethics Advice
Bar Counsel’s Office Provides informal assistance and guidance to Idaho lawyers regarding the Idaho Rules of Professional Conduct. Inquiries by phone are preferred. (208) 334-4500
Continuing Legal Education
Live CLE Instruction
Live seminars on a variety of legal topics are offered throughout the year. Upcoming seminar information and registration forms are posted on the ISB website. Many one- to three-hour seminars are also available to view as a live webcast.
Recorded CLE Programs
Pre-recorded CLE seminars are available for rent in DVD, VCR, audio CD & audio cassette formats and on-demand through our online CLE program.
CLE Publications
A selection of CLE publications are available for purchase. Please view the publications order form and list 
to see what is available, or contact Eric White at (208) 334-4500.
Career
Job Announcements
Job announcements are available online and allow you to list current positions or view job openings.
Mentor Program
The Mentor Program can assist new lawyers in the transition from law school to a successful law practice by pairing the lawyer with an experience lawyer in their local community.
Networking
Practice Sections
Practice Sections offer networking opportunities with others who practice and work in a similar area of the law. Many sections offer free and/or reduced-cost CLE programs to their members and provide practice information and resources through newsletters and publications.
E-Bulletin
The ISB E-Bulletin is emailed weekly to ISB members. It includes upcoming CLE programs, Section and district bar activities and more.
District Bar Associations
The District Bar Associations offer a great way to get involved and meet other attorneys practicing in your geographical area. The District Bar Associations provide social events, CLE programs, and host the annual Idaho State Bar Resolutions Roadshow in the fall.
The Advocate
The Advocate is mailed 10 times a year and features articles written by lawyers for lawyers and notices of upcoming Bar and law-related events.
Annual Conference
The 2010 Annual Conference will be held in Idaho Falls on July 14-16. The Conference offers CLE programs, networking opportunities and various social and award program events. Checking the Idaho State Bar website for updated information.
Deskbook
The Idaho State Bar Deskbook Directory is published every April and provides members with an attorney roster, state and federal court contact information, the Idaho Bar Commission Rules (IBCR), and the Idaho Rules of Professional Conduct (IRPC).
Benefits
Professional Liability Coverage
Attorney Liability Protection Society, Inc. (ALPS): The Attorneys Liability Protection Society, Inc., a Risk Retention Group provides a full range of professional liability coverage for law firms and solo practitioners. It was started, and is still owned and operated, by attorneys for attorneys.
Health Benefits
ALPS, in partnership with the Idaho State Bar, has developed a health benefit program designed to meet the long-term needs of Idaho lawyers and their employees. As a member of the Idaho Bar you are entitled to apply for participation in the plan. For more information visit the Idaho Lawyer Benefit Plan website.
Other Insurance
In 1994, the Board of Commissioners approved the Bar Group Insurance Standards developed by the Bar Group Insurance Committee. Insurance companies that agreed to the standards received the ISB’s endorsement.
Lawyer Assistance Program
The Idaho Lawyer Assistance Program (LAP) helps lawyers who are experiencing problems associated with alcohol and/or drug use or mental health issues. The program also focuses on educating legal professionals and their family and friends about the causes, effects and treatment of alcohol and drug dependency, depression and other mental health problems. Confidential support is available by contacting 1-800-386-1695.
Public Service
Client Assistance Fund
Under special provisions of the Idaho State Bar and Idaho Supreme Court Rules, a fund has been created for maintaining the integrity and protecting the good name of the legal profession by reimbursing claimants for losses caused by dishonest conduct of a lawyer. Under the program, fees are paid by all lawyers throughout the state to assist in compensating members of the public for an Idaho lawyer’s dishonest conduct when the claimant has no other recourse to recoup the loss.
Law-Related Education
Law-Related Education teaches how the role of law serves as the basis of democratic society. Programs are offered to students in kindergarten through 12th grade. There are many ways to become involved, including the Lawyers in the Classroom Program and the Mock Trial Program.
Citizens' Law Academy
The Citizens' Law Academy is a multi-week adult public information program designed to help the public understand the laws affecting their daily lives, their rights under the law, what lawyers do, and how the judicial system works. It also focuses on lawyers’ public service, pro bono work and activities that help ensure equal access.
Idaho Volunteer Lawyers Program
The Idaho Volunteer Lawyers Program provides volunteer legal assistance to low-income citizens across the state. IVLP staff screens applicants for income and case eligibility and supports volunteer attorneys as they prepare cases.
Member Discounts
Car Rentals
The Idaho State Bar does not endorse rental car companies, but members can receive a discount on rental cars by using the following companies when making rental car reservations:
- Avis - AWD#A757300
- Hertz - CPD#92374
LexisNexis
LexisNexis® has teamed up with the Idaho State Bar to offer special packages and pricing exclusively for attorneys in solo or small law firms. These member benefits provide access to the LexisNexis Total Research System, offering broad perspective. View the available LexisNexis member benefits.
Leadership Opportunities
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners is the governing body for the Idaho State Bar. Commissioners are elected by the District Bar members and serve a three-year term. If you have concerns or program ideas regarding the operations of the ISB, please contact your local Bar Commissioner.
Committees
There are 18 committees of the Idaho State Bar and Law Foundation which provide vision and oversight to various programs and functions of the Bar and Law Foundations. Learn more about how the Bar and Law Foundation operate, meet other lawyers and serve the profession by volunteering to serve on a committee.