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The article offers update on the activities under the Idaho Volunteer Lawyers Program. Volunteer attorneys provided free legal advice and counsel to low-income Idahoans in local library legal clinics. The Access to Justice Idaho Campaign will hold its first Golf for Justice event. The program plans to kick off the Pro Bono Week with a free Continuing Legal Education (CLE) on Eviction Defense Basic.

The article provides an overview of the Idaho Volunteer Lawyers Program (IVLP) and its efforts to provide legal assistance to underserved populations facing civil legal issues in Idaho. It highlights the challenges faced by IVLP in meeting the growing demand for legal aid and discusses the program's evolution to enhance its services. It encourages attorneys to join IVLP's efforts and provides contact information for those interested in participating.

The article presents updates on the activities and accomplishments of the nonprofit Idaho Law Foundation under its Idaho Volunteer Lawyers Program (IVLP). Also cited are the members of the IVLP team like director Jennifer Schindele, Jenni Jordan, and Becky Freeman, and the services offered like pro bono legal assistance as promoted by the Idaho Rule of Professional Conduct.

The article highlights the services offered by the Idaho Volunteer Lawyers Program (IVLP) of the Idaho Law Foundation. The IVLP delivers services through managing community legal clinics, which allow pro bono attorneys to provide and review legal documents, answer legal questions and make recommendations. The IVLP initiated its first Lawyers in the Library Legal Clinic in Garden City in 2021 and it also launched multiple clinics in Treasure Valley.

The article reports that the Magistrate Judge Mick Hodges with support from the Idaho Pro Bono Commission and Idaho Supreme Court joined attorneys and judges around the state to encourage participation in pro bono work. Topics include considered the Practice with Purpose tour stopped in each judicial district that gathers attorneys together to discuss pro bono opportunities and the Emeritus limited license.

The article reports that American Bar Association (ABA) designates the last week of October as the National Celebration of Pro Bono. It mentions legal organizations across America participate in the National Celebration of Pro Bono to educate about the need for pro bono participation. It also mentions volunteer attorneys are able to help those who may live in more rural parts of Idaho and Military Legal Alliance will help numerous veterans prepare estate planning documents.

The article presents the discussion on legal needs of vulnerable communities particularly in the areas of housing, employment, and domestic violence. Topics include clinics providing opportunities for individuals gaining legal assistance through scheduled telephone consultations; and numerous organizations celebrating pro bono week through outdoor events, video contests, and social media campaigns.