Civics program cuts staff
The staff of the civics education program of the Indiana Bar Foundation will be restructured due to decreases in IOLTA funding
available for next year, the IBF announced today.
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IBF provides classes for educational programs
An annual highlight for participants, mentors, and organizers, the summer institutes for Project Citizen and We The People have once again actively prepared teachers to present civics lessons so students can understand and become responsible citizens.
Predicting IOLTA fund revenues
All that is known about funding for Indiana’s 14 pro bono districts is that no one yet knows exactly how much the districts will receive in October for their 2011 budgets.
Taking time for civics education
A group of about 30 Munster High School students enjoyed their time with We the People program coordinators from the Indiana Bar Foundation, attorneys, and others who helped judge their presentations April 6 at Baker & Daniels’ downtown Indianapolis office. This was the firm’s fifth time hosting an Indiana We the People team just weeks before the national competition, which takes place April 22-27.
Elder law attorney started as paralegal for ILS
Today it's a growing practice area, but three decades ago, only a handful of attorneys practiced what is now known as
elder law and not many more were aware of what it was.
Student loan repayment program resumes
A suspended program that helps attorneys working with civil legal aid organizations repay their student loans has been reinstated thanks to the Indiana Supreme Court.
New JLAP funds to help legal profession
Two new funds have been created to help judges, attorneys, and law students who need assistance in treating mental health or dependency issues, the Indiana Supreme Court announced today.