Resources

Idaho Pro Bono Opportunities

Assisting Naturalization Applicants with Special Needs

CLE Training

Assisting Naturalization Applicants with Special Needs

This recorded program covers the special accommodations available to individuals with physical or developmental disabilities who are applying for U.S. naturalization, the N-648 medical certification process, and strategies for presenting a strong application on behalf of vulnerable clients.

The course is available for online streaming. Contact IVLP for current access details.

CLE / Pledge Required

The Attorney's Role in Preparing Form N-400, Application for Naturalization

Length: 2 hrs. 24 min.

This course walks through the N-400 application process in detail, covering interview preparation, common pitfalls, and how to advocate for clients with complex immigration or criminal histories. Available at no cost with an attorney's pledge to accept a case through the Idaho Volunteer Lawyers Program. For additional information or to receive an IVLP Pledge Form, contact spierson@isb.idaho.gov.

Youth Expungement Cases

CLE Training

Youth Expungement CLE

Learn about Juvenile Expungement in Idaho — eligibility criteria, the petition and hearing process, and how a successful expungement opens doors for young people in employment, housing, and education.

Forms & Guide

Juvenile Expungement Forms

Official Idaho court forms required to file a youth expungement petition. These forms are essential for attorneys representing juvenile clients and should be used in conjunction with the Youth Expungement CLE for best results.

Domestic Violence & Consumer Advocacy

Guide

CSAJ's Guidebook on Consumer & Economic Civil Legal Advocacy for Survivors

A Comprehensive and Survivor-Centered Guide for Domestic Violence Attorneys and Legal Advocates.

This guidebook addresses the economic and consumer legal dimensions of domestic violence, including identity theft, debt collection defense, public benefits access, and financial recovery. Written for both attorneys and advocates.

CLE / Pledge Required

Pro Bono Jam Sessions: Basics in Family Law & Representing Individuals Impacted by Domestic Violence

Length: 2 hrs. 39 min.

Covers foundational family law concepts and trauma-informed representation strategies for clients affected by domestic violence. Available at no cost with an IVLP pledge. Contact spierson@isb.idaho.gov.

CLE / Pledge Required

Pro Bono Jam Sessions: Representation in Civil Protection Orders

Length: 1 hr. 28 min.

A practical overview of Idaho's civil protection order process — from filing through enforcement — with guidance on representing petitioners who may face barriers to accessing the court system. Available at no cost with an IVLP pledge. Contact spierson@isb.idaho.gov.

Veteran Client Representation

Webinar

Effectively Representing the Veteran Client: Legal and Cultural Basics

This webinar covers the legal and cultural considerations essential for representing veteran clients effectively, including VA benefits, the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA), discharge upgrade procedures, and how military culture shapes client communication. You will not receive CLE credit from the ABA for viewing the recorded program. If your state allows self-study CLE credit, apply directly to your state certification authority.

CLE / Pledge Required

Idaho Military Legal Alliance: Introduction to Simple Wills for Idaho Veterans

Length: 1 hr. 42 min.

Covers the preparation of simple wills tailored to the needs of Idaho veterans, including military-specific considerations such as survivor benefit planning and deployment-related issues. Available at no cost with an IVLP pledge. Contact spierson@isb.idaho.gov.

Free CLE — IVLP Pledge Opportunities

The following CLE courses are available at no cost in exchange for an attorney's pledge to accept a case through the Idaho Volunteer Lawyers Program. To receive access, contact Sue Pierson at spierson@isb.idaho.gov for an IVLP Pledge Form.

CLE / Pledge Required

Advancing Justice Through Legal Clinics

Length: 1 hr. 27 min.

Strategies for organizing and delivering effective legal clinics that serve high volumes of low-income clients efficiently and compassionately.

CLE / Pledge Required

Pro Bono Jam Sessions: Basics in Elder Law

Length: 2 hrs. 10 min.

Foundational elder law topics relevant to pro bono practice, including guardianship, conservatorship, Medicaid planning basics, and elder abuse. Contact spierson@isb.idaho.gov.

CLE / Pledge Required

Representing Persons Under Guardianship

Length: 2 hrs. 16 min.

Covers the rights of persons subject to guardianship orders, attorney roles in guardianship proceedings, and strategies for representing clients whose decision-making capacity is at issue. Contact spierson@isb.idaho.gov.

CLE / Pledge Required

Pro Bono Jam Sessions: Basics on Consumer Issues and Idaho Fair Debt Collections Laws

Length: 1 hr. 31 min.

An overview of Idaho-specific consumer protection statutes, debt collection defense strategies, and common consumer issues encountered in pro bono practice. Contact spierson@isb.idaho.gov.

CLE / Pledge Required

Pro Bono Jam Sessions: Meeting the Growing Need for Legal Services Through Limited Scope Representation

Length: 1 hr. 24 min.

An introduction to limited scope (unbundled) legal services as a practical model for expanding attorney capacity to serve low-income clients efficiently. Contact spierson@isb.idaho.gov.

All IVLP CLE pledge opportunities can be found through the IVLP Rentals program. Select a recorded CLE and complete the rental agreement to receive free access in exchange for a pro bono assignment through PBOW.

Frequently Asked Questions

Free CLE courses are available to Idaho attorneys who pledge to accept a case through the Idaho Volunteer Lawyers Program (IVLP). To unlock a course, contact Sue Pierson at spierson@isb.idaho.gov to receive an IVLP Pledge Form. Once you complete the pledge, you will receive access to the recorded CLE.

These courses cover substantive legal areas commonly needed in pro bono work — family law, elder law, consumer issues, civil protection orders, naturalization, and more. The recording lengths range from approximately 1.5 to 2.5 hours each.

CLE credit availability depends on your state's accreditation rules. Courses accessed through IVLP rental agreements may not carry ABA CLE credit for recorded viewing. However, if your state allows self-study CLE credit, you can apply directly to your state certification authority for credit.

Contact the Idaho State Bar CLE department if you have questions about whether a specific course qualifies for credit under Idaho's accreditation rules.

The Youth Expungement CLE covers the legal process for expunging juvenile records in Idaho, including eligibility criteria, the petition process, and how expungement affects a young person's future employment and housing prospects. It also includes practical guidance on completing the required court forms.

The Juvenile Expungement Forms referenced in the Resources section are the official Idaho court forms needed to file an expungement petition on behalf of a young client. Attorneys handling youth expungement cases for the first time will find both the CLE and the forms essential starting points.

The Center for Survivor Agency and Justice (CSAJ) Guidebook provides a comprehensive, survivor-centered approach to consumer and economic civil legal advocacy for domestic violence survivors. It covers topics such as identity theft remediation, debt collection defense, public benefits access, and financial recovery strategies specific to survivors.

The guide is written for both attorneys and legal advocates, making it a useful reference whether you are a licensed attorney handling a full representation or a legal advocate assisting with a limited-scope matter.

The Effectively Representing the Veteran Client webinar covers the unique legal landscape veterans navigate, including VA benefits, discharge upgrade processes, military-specific consumer protections under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA), and how military culture can affect a client's communication style and approach to legal matters.

Understanding these basics helps attorneys build trust with veteran clients, identify all applicable legal options, and avoid common mistakes that could jeopardize a veteran's access to benefits or legal protections they have earned.

All IVLP CLE pledge opportunities can be found through the IVLP Rentals program. To learn more or to receive access to a specific course, contact Sue Pierson at spierson@isb.idaho.gov and request an IVLP Pledge Form for the course you are interested in.

New CLE courses are periodically added to the program as new training needs emerge in Idaho's pro bono community. Check back on the Resources page periodically for updates, or set up an alert through your PBOW account to be notified of new resource postings.