“In engaging in public service, law students are awakened to the sense of personal satisfaction that comes from helping people, a feeling they are not likely to experience in their other classes.”
Justice Sandra Day O’Connor 

“Pro bono service is more than an individual choice. It is a professional responsibility emanating from the three roles of the American lawyer: to serve as a representative of clients, as an officer of the legal system, and as a public citizen having special responsibility for the quality of justice.”
Dean Donald Burnett  

The University of Idaho College of Law is committed to providing opportunities for law students that emphasize the value and habit of service to the community. Accordingly, all students are required to perform 40 hours of uncompensated law-related pro bono service as a condition of graduation.

The purpose of this pro bono requirement is to instill in students a commitment to their responsibility as lawyers to give back to the community and promote justice by assisting the underserved and underrepresented. As a result of the program, students gain practical legal experience, clients are served, and legal service providers gain valuable assistance.

Students are given the opportunity to fulfill their public service requirements in a wide range of settings, including legal service organizations, government agencies, private firms (pro bono cases), non-profits and legislative offices.

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC The College of Law Pro Bono Program does not accept direct requests for pro bono legal service. The goal of the program is to place students with other organizations that provide pro bono legal assistance. If you are seeking such help, please contact: Idaho Legal Aid Services 208.345.0106 Idaho Volunteer Lawyer Program 208.334.4500 Idaho Lawyer Referral Service 208.334.4500 For additional information, please contact:

Jack McMahon, Pro Bono Program Coordinator  
University of Idaho College of Law
P.O. Box 442321
Moscow, ID 83844-2321
Phone No: 208.344.6420 (Boise)
Cell Phone No: 208.602.4997
FAX No: 208.345.2445
jmcmahon@uidaho.edu

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