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Volunteer Throughout Idaho in Celebration of Law Day – May 1st
Celebrate Law Day in Your Area
Idaho’s legal community plans a day of education and celebration for the public to mark Law Day, Wednesday, May 1st.
Join in the annual event of Law Day which celebrates the rule of law that underpins American society. Courts and legal organizations across the country use the day to hold educational events about our judicial system. The constitutional principles highlighted through these events make Idaho and our country what they are today. This year’s national theme is “Voices of Democracy.”
First District
“Ask a Family Lawyer” Legal Clinic
8:00 am to 12:00 pm
Community Center Riverstone Apartment Complex
433 W. John Loop Road, Coeur d’Alene
Kootenai County will hold a free legal clinic, this one focused on family law. The clinic is designed to help community members get answers to legal questions and assistance with legal forms such as child custody, support, and property/debt issues.
To volunteer contact Kally Young
Third and Fourth Districts
Election Integrity Discussion
Discussion on election integrity, understanding the electoral process, turning out to vote, and free and fair elections by Idaho Supreme Court Justice Cynthia Meyer, Idaho Secretary of State Phil McGrane, and Ada County Clerk Trent Tripple
Ada County Courthouse
Commissioner’s Meeting Room – 1st Floor
10 am – 12 pm
“Ask A Lawyer”
1:00 to 3:00 pm.
Commissioner’s Meeting Room – 1st Floor
To volunteer click HERE. Legal questions can be sent before the event to Jennifer Schindele.
Guest speakers in Caldwell will also teach high school government students about about jury selection.
Fifth District
6.1 Challenge
The Fifth District 6.1 Challenge will commence on Law Day on May 1, 2024 and run through November 1, 2024 following Pro Bono Week. Law offices may participate in the competition by providing pro bono legal services during that period and submitting the attached reporting form no later than November 1, 2024. A distinguished panel of Fifth District judges and attorneys will be convened to determine the winning office by evaluating the quality and type of contributions and number of hours contributed. The winning office will then be recognized at the Fifth District Road Show in November of 2024.
Court Assistance Workshops
The Fifth District Court Assistance Office Attorney Workshop is held at 3:00 pm on the third Tuesday of each month. This is an excellent opportunity to participate in the 6.1 Challenge. Attorney Workshops are scheduled to be held on May 21, June 18, July 16, August 20, September 17, and October 15, 2024. Sign up to volunteer HERE. For more information about the Attorney Workshop, please contact Fifth District Court Assistance Officer Jerry Woolley or (208) 736-4136.
The Fifth District Bar Association will also have Fifth District judges and attorneys meeting with high school government classes, to promote civic engagement, understanding of the electoral process, and voter registration and seniors from high schools across north-central Idaho have been invited to attend a variety of local court proceedings.
Sixth District
In the days leading up or after Law Day attorneys and judges will presented at Idaho State University and participating Pocatello high schools
Seventh District
Community groups will hear presentations on various topics related to the courts and our democracy, including Rotary groups in Idaho Falls.
Well-Being Week in Law – A Well-Being Reboot!
Reboot Your Well-Being
May 6th Through the 10th
The Idaho State Bar Attorney Well-Being Committee invites you to celebrate Well-Being in the Law Week, May 6th through May 10th.
The Committee has been working with the District Bar Associations to plan events throughout the state during Well-Being in the Law Week and beyond. Join other members of the profession, the courts and support staff by participating in these free activities that will improve your overall well-being.
Additionally, we will have activities Monday through Friday where you can focus on a different aspect of well-being right from where you are. Every day you will have at least three different suggestions for activities and education.
RSVP for EVENTS HERE
Scam Alert: Malicious Dropbox Links sent via email
We’ve received noticed that there may be several scam emails circulating in which scammers are sending Dropbox links via email with the eventual goal of getting wire transfers for settlement funds.
Reminder: Never click on suspicious links sent to you via email. If you are unsure whether or not a link is legitimate, call the supposed sender to confirm.
In particular, an email that proclaims to be from Britney Jacobs from Shoshone County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office with a link to an “updated contract” was not sent by Ms. Jacobs and should not be opened.
Rule Amendments and Orders from the Idaho Supreme Court – Effective July 1, 2024
Comments Sought on Idaho Juvenile Rule 20. Release from State Custody (J.C.A.)
The Idaho Supreme Court’s Juvenile Justice Advisory Committee is seeking input on proposed amendments to Idaho Juvenile Rule 20, Release from State Custody (J.C.A.). A copy of the proposed amendments can be found on the Court’s website. Please send your comments to Deena Layne, by Tuesday, April 30, 2024.
University of Idaho College of Law Northwest Institute for Dispute Resolution Training – May 13-17, 2024
