The latest legal scoop to keep you in the loop: Here are the top five stories from the IndyBar this month.

As life begins to return to normal, we're anticipating a rise in consumer need for certain legal services. Position your practice for success by making certain you're prepared to help these clients!

The COVID-19 public health crisis has caused many people to reconsider their estate planning in light of scenarios that may have previously been unthinkable. As a service to IndyBar members, the Indianapolis Bar Foundation Legacy Society and the IndyBar Estate Planning & Administration Section have teamed up to offer a free review of existing estate planning documents.

The IndyBar is ready to step in to bridge the gap for new graduates with the no-fee Graduate Legal Intern Skills Workshop, which will provide tools 2020 Indiana law school graduates need to get to work. IndyBar attorney members, in conjunction with the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, will bridge the “knowing-doing gap” often experienced by new practitioners with a core curriculum aimed at developing business and client skills followed by substantive programming in a legal track of the participant’s choice.

It's a new month filled with programming to benefit you as we prepare to start getting back to normal, so plan to join us (remotely) in May! See our calendar and catch up on IndyBar news here.

Give back and help your community from home! We're looking for volunteers to answer legal questions from the public via our new online messaging system, Virtual Ask a Lawyer.

I admit that I often look for the bright side and have continued to do that during the pandemic. But the fact of the matter is that most of us in the Indianapolis legal community (and more broadly) are facing significant disruption that is hard to spin. IndyBar is no different.

We have an extensive lineup of programming designed to keep you informed during the COVID-19 pandemic, so here's a quick digest of upcoming events featuring the latest information on the crisis from knowledgable, local practitioners.

Distance education limits have recently been relaxed, so now might be the perfect time to get ahead on CLE credits! With more than 200 recorded programs and low member prices, the IndyBar Online CLE catalog is your one-stop-shop for convenient, cost-effective education.

Whether you're looking for CLE credits or just information to help you move forward through this tough time, you'll find it with the IndyBar. Sign up for one of our many free or low-cost webinars today! See the calendar and catch up on news here.