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In its continuing effort to enhance the legal profession, the IndyBar has attempted to fill the void left by the decrease in jobs for students coming directly out of law school. Along with mentors and targeted services, we have an Education Center that is constantly full of young lawyers learning how to practice law.

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The United States Court of Appeals is seeking applicants for a bankruptcy judge position for the Southern District of Indiana headquartered in New Albany, Indiana. Applications are due August 1, 2018.

The United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana has given public notice that certain amendments to the Local Rules of the court will take effect July 1, 2018. 

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An eviction is often the first step on the path to homelessness for vulnerable Indianapolis residents, but a new program by Indiana Legal Services seeks to decrease this likelihood by providing legal representation to those facing eviction. This innovative project has been named the recipient of the Indianapolis Bar Foundation's 2018 Anniversary Impact Fund Grant of $50,000.

On Tuesday, August 14, e-filing will be mandatory for attorneys in these courts for all subsequent and initial filings in case types that allow it.

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After an admirable career of 18 years on the appellate bench, retiring Judge Michael P. Barnes addressed the new class of attorneys at the Indiana Supreme Court Admission Ceremony on May 15. Here are his remarks, which focused on truth, integrity and compassion.