Free Legal Clinics Will Mark Pro Bono Week

Idaho’s legal community will celebrate Pro Bono Week from October 26-30, highlighting the vital role of volunteer attorneys in expanding access to justice for Idahoans in need.

Throughout the week, the Idaho Volunteer Lawyers Program (IVLP) will host a series of clinics providing free civil legal assistance to low-income residents.

Pro Bono Week clinics include:

• Advice and Counsel – statewide, October 26-30 (phone)
  Low-income or at-risk individuals can receive a 30-minute phone consultation on a civil legal matter. Registration and income eligibility required.
  

• Lawyer in the Library Clinic – Payette, October 27 (in person)
  Low-income or at-risk individuals can receive a 30-minute consultation on a civil legal matter. Registration and income eligibility required.
  

• Simple Will and Legal Planning Clinic – Boise, October 28 (in person)
  This free clinic is for individuals who do not own a home and whose estate value does not exceed $100,000. Participants will leave with a signed and notarized will and durable powers of attorney for finance and health care. Registration and asset eligibility required. Sign up on the Law Foundation’s website.
  

• Bankruptcy Basics – online, October 29 (Zoom)
  A presentation on Chapter 7 bankruptcy, including Q&A as time permits. Registration required.

Individuals wishing to participate in any of the above events must verify income or at-risk eligibility requirements and register in advance through the Idaho State Bar website. Please note that as of this date, clinic space for most events is nearly full.

IVLP offers many other free legal service events throughout the year. More information is available on the organization’s website.

For questions regarding Pro Bono Week clinics, please contact Jenni Bolen, IVLP project and information services manager, at [email protected].