Idaho Legal Aid - Day 2
Luke and I are almost at the end of our second day at the Idaho Legal Aid Clinic in Boise. We have been given a hefty workload and are currently researching and assisting in the preparation of a motion to compel. The issue is regarding a discovery dispute and a parties assertion of privilege as a means to withhold otherwise obtainable documents. The work is definitely challenging, and we are applying Civil Procedure rules to a very real situation.
The people working here are fighting a noble battle. This clinic is one of I believe ten in the country working without any state assistance. Several staff members work full time to fill this void by writing grants to public and private entities. The Clinic has to turn away one of five applicants that are in desperate need of legal advice and assistance. But those that do receive the assistance have generally been victims of domestic violence or are dealing with landlord tenant issues (elder law).
More later…
Megan and Luke O’Dowd
