Oct. 23-Nov. 5
In advance of the Nov. 5 election, reporter Alexa Shrake takes a look at the spirited race for Indiana attorney general between Republican incumbent Todd Rokita and Democrat Destiny Wells. Read more about how the two differ on the role of the attorney general's office. With increasing attention focused on Indiana's attorney shortage, reporter Sam Stall shines a spotlight on a law school program that is exposing students to rural jobs and persuading them to hang out a shingle in small towns. Meanwhile, reporter Maura Johnson explores the Indiana Supreme Court's approval of a "regulatory sandbox" to allow for experimentation that could help ease the lawyer shortage. In Focus, Managing Editor Daniel Carson reveals what new law school students are looking for in their first jobs.
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ELECTION PREVIEW: Attorney general candidates clash over office’s role
Democrat Destiny Wells argues that Republican incumbent Todd Rokita has overstepped the bounds of the office on some hot-button social issues. Rokita says he is fulfilling his role as a protector—making sure privacy laws are enforced, fraudsters are brought to justice and criminals stay in jail for their prescribed sentences.
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Externship program places law school students in state’s most lawyer-deprived areas
After her externship, attorney Chloe Carnes decided to stay in tiny Bloomfield and work in the Greene County Public Defender’s Office.
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Was Judge Terry Crone’s biggest contribution unlinking judge pay from the Legislature?
The retiring judge reflects on his 20 years on the Indiana Court of Appeals.
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State tries ‘regulatory sandbox’ to find ways to address lawyer shortage
The Indiana Supreme Court’s approval of a “regulatory sandbox” creates a safe space for the state to test approaches that might someday lead to non-attorneys being licensed to perform certain specialized legal services.
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New lawyers look for opportunities as state tries to retain more Indiana law grads
Pay and location are often important considerations, as are workplace culture and professional development opportunities within a firm or public entity.
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290 new lawyers admitted to the bar in fall ceremony
Of the 290 new lawyers admitted this month, 289 passed the bar exam in July and one passed in February.
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Weaver: Retaining state supreme court justices is right thing to do
Some liberal abortion-rights activists want to cast the Republican-appointed justices as conservative extremists who walk in lockstep with the GOP-controlled Legislature. But that couldn’t be further from the truth.
Read MoreBell & Brookman: 3 things to know about responding to online reviews
Whatever you do, be sure to protect client confidentiality.
Read MoreBravo: Paying tribute to IU McKinney namesake, Robert H. McKinney
Mr. McKinney’s motto was “doing well by doing good,” and he exemplified this throughout his extraordinary life, serving his community, his state, and his nation with integrity and passion.
Read MoreJesse Smith: How AI and new attorneys can transform your legal practice
As associates, we are in the learning phase of our careers which makes incorporating AI into our practice much easier.
Read MoreDakota Slaughter: How I fill the knowledge gaps in my Indiana practice
Even without Indiana-specific questions on the bar exam, the fear of making a mistake is more than enough motivation to thoroughly familiarize ourselves with the local nuances.
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IndyBar: IndyBar Urges Retention of all Judicial Officers on the Hoosier Ballot this Fall
IndyBar is urging the retention of all eighteen Marion Superior Court judges on the November ballot.
Read MoreIndyBar: Congratulations to the 2024 Classes of Indianapolis Bar Foundation Fellows!
Each year the Indianapolis Bar Foundation honors such lawyers for their dedication to the law by bestowing on them the designation of Distinguished Fellow and Distinguished Life Fellow.
Read MoreIndyBar: How My IndyBar Membership Transformed My Legal Career
it has provided mentorship, leadership opportunities, and a community that has propelled my growth.
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