Month: September 2025
NextGen Bar Exam Update by Abby Kostecka
In July of 2026, Idaho and ten other jurisdictions will be the first to administer the NextGen Uniform Bar Exam (“UBE”). The NextGen UBE is designed to balance the skills and knowledge needed to successfully practice law and is touted…
Read Full ArticleNote from the Environmental and Natural Resources Section Chair by Katy Riker
Note from the Chair by Katy Riker The Environment and Natural Resources Section is pleased to sponsor October’s issue of the Advocate. I hope that you find these articles helpful as you navigate environmental law’s evolving landscape. In recent years,…
Read Full ArticleMessage from the Courts Regarding Sealed Records and the iCourt Portal
There are two elements for the handling of sealed records in Idaho’s state courts. Idaho Court Administrative Rule 32 describes the process for sealing and redacting records. But the practical steps of actually configuring a sealed record take place within…
Read Full ArticleComments Sought on the Idaho Juvenile Rules – Deadline 9/29
The Idaho Supreme Court’s Juvenile Justice Advisory Committee is seeking input on proposed revisions to Idaho Juvenile Rules in reference to presentence inquiries and reports under the Juvenile Corrections Act (J.C.A.) A copy of the revisions can be found on…
Read Full Article2025 Bellwood Lecture Featuring Guest Speaker Alan Dershowitz – 10/17
October 17, 2025 5:45 pm - 7:00 pm (MT) - Doors Open at 5:00 pm Boise Centre on the Grove 850 W. Front St. – Boise A renowned constitutional scholar, longtime Harvard Law School professor and high-profile defense attorney, Alan…
Read Full ArticleComments Sought on Idaho Rules of Family Law Procedure and Idaho Court Administrative Rules – Deadline 9/18
The Idaho Supreme Court’s Children and Families in the Courts Committee is seeking input on proposed revisions to the Idaho Rules of Family Law Procedure in reference to Child Custody Mediation. A copy of the revisions can be found on the…
Read Full ArticleComments Sought on Idaho Rules of Family Law Procedure – Deadline 9/17
The Idaho Supreme Court’s Children and Families in the Courts Committee is seeking input on proposed revisions to the Idaho Rules of Family Law Procedure. A copy of the revisions can be found on the court’s website at https://isc.idaho.gov/main/rules-for-public-comment. Please…
Read Full ArticleComments Sought on the Idaho Juvenile Rules – Deadline 9/17
The Idaho Supreme Court’s Juvenile Justice Advisory Committee is seeking input on proposed revisions to Idaho Juvenile Rules in reference to proceedings under the Juvenile Corrections Act (J.C.A.) A copy of the revisions can be found on the court’s website…
Read Full ArticleIdaho Supreme Court Order RE: Resolution Designating Idaho Pro Bono Week October 19th-25th, 2025
Please use link below to view Order. Resolution Designating Idaho Pro Bono Week October 19th-25th, 2025
Read Full ArticleIdaho Academy of Leadership for Lawyers Applications Open Until 9/15
The Idaho Academy of Leadership for Lawyers ("IALL") is now accepting applications for the 2025-2026. Participants will meet in Boise over five sessions for this interactive leadership training program designed specifically for lawyers. The first session will begin on the evening…
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