Month: May 2023
Resolution 23-01 Results
Resolution 23-01 Results The Idaho State Bar membership considered and approved Resolution 23-01. The results and proposed rule changes have been submitted to the Idaho Supreme Court for its consideration. Resolution 23-01 - The resolution recommends to the Idaho Supreme…
Read Full ArticleIdaho Judicial Council Member Applicants – Seeking Comments
The Board of Commissioners of the Idaho State Bar is considering applicants for two attorney members of the Idaho Judicial Council, with terms commencing on July 1, 2023. In making its selections, the Commissioners will be guided by Idaho Code…
Read Full ArticleJudicial Recruitment Workshop Reminder – 5/18
NOTICE OF JUDICIAL RECRUITMENT WORKSHOP A Judicial Recruitment Workshop will be held Thursday, May 18, 2023 from 12:00 Noon – 1:00 p.m. MDT via Zoom. This workshop will provide information to attorneys about what it is like to be on the…
Read Full Article2023 Annual Meeting Scholarships Available – Deadline 6/15
2023 Annual Meeting Scholarships Available – Deadline June 15 The Idaho State Bar is offering a limited number of scholarships to the 2023 Annual Meeting, July 19-21, at JUMP in Boise. The scholarships will include full registration, tickets to the…
Read Full Article2023 Access to Justice 5K Fund Run & Walk – 6/10
Join us June 10th at 10 am at Fort Boise Park Register by May 18th to get an event t-shirt! Registration Fees: $25 Adults ( 18 and Up) $15 Youth (13-17) $10 Kids (12 & Under) Interested in being a sponsor…
Read Full ArticleIdaho Supreme Court – Order for Clarification
Linked below is a recent order from the Idaho Supreme Court clarifying the effect of January 6, 2023, "Order Rescinding Emergency Orders". Order Clarifying Effect of January 6, 2023, "Order Rescinding Emergency Orders"
Read Full ArticleWriter’s Corner – Revisiting Pronouns: The Singular They
By Tenielle Fordyce-Ruff I’m writing this in January, and as one does in January, I’m reflecting on the past year. I’m also reflecting on topics I’ve covered as I’m coming back to more regular contributions to The Advocate. Turns out…
Read Full ArticleCommissioner’s Column: Well Being in Law
By Jillian H. Caires As lawyers, we have a tough job. We work long hours and feel a hefty pressure to obtain the best possible outcomes for our clients. Attorneys meet clients and victims in their hour of greatest need…
Read Full ArticleAdmissions Department Report
By Maureen Ryan Braley The Idaho State Bar Admissions Department administers the rules governing admission to the practice of law in Idaho. Attorneys can be admitted by taking the Idaho Bar Exam, transferring a Uniform Bar Examination (“UBE”) score to…
Read Full ArticleLaw Related Education Wraps Up 2023 Idaho High School Mock Trial Competition
By Carey A. Shoufler Title Page Image Caption: 2023 Idaho Mock Trial Champions, The Ambrose School, Meridian. 2023 Idaho Mock Trial Champions, The Ambrose School, Meridian. The Idaho Law Foundation’s Law Related Education Program hosted its annual High School Mock…
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