State Bar Staff

Bar Foundation Staff

State Support Program

State Support Function

Access to Justice Program

Independent Program

None of the Above

Legal Services Law Line of Vermont is a pro se assistance, legal advice hotline with a pro bono referral component which was established on January 1, 1996. Vermont Legal Aid, Inc. provides client/case screening for the program. Volunteer Lawyers Project (VLP) cases are identified by Law Line staff and sent to VLP for referral. VLP referrals are based on priorities and attorney availability. VLP is the only pro bono referral program in the state and is funded by LSC.

* Only 1 is LSC funded

% of Funding paid by the Bar n/a

% of Funding paid by the IOLTA n/a

Other (foundations, filing fees, legal services) 100%

state supreme court ethical rule

rule similar to revised ABA MR 6.1 (includes hours and categories)

pre 1993 version of ABA MR 6.1

other rule

mandatory (___ under consideration)

voluntary (___ under consideration)

media publicity

phonathons

coordinate training programs for legal services providers

publish training materials

assist development of local programs

coordinate activities with providers (i.e. training, recruitment)

statewide pro bono coordinators meetings

liaison with state bar foundation

outreach to programs

sponsor state pro bono conference

provide technical assistance to:

law firms

corporate counsel

governmental attorney offices

program awards

state bar foundation sponsored awards

case referral to pro bono programs

statewide or regional:

centralized intake

clinics

involved in legislative advocacy

participate in state planning for legal services and pro bono

pro bono ethics rules/resolutions/reporting

delivery of legal services/legal aid

Access to Justice

Other __________

web site (address __________)