IPBN Connect: News & Updates from the Indiana Pro Bono Network

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Subject: IPBN Connect: News & Updates from the Indiana Pro Bono Network

Welcome to the inaugural edition of Indiana Pro Bono Network Connect!

Each month, we’ll bring you the latest news, upcoming opportunities, and important developments in pro bono work and access to justice across Indiana.

Two On-Demand Pro Bono CLEs Released

Bankruptcy CLE

Landlord-Tenant CLE

Two free on-demand CLEs have been added to the Indiana Pro Bono Network's Training & Resources section:

Bankruptcy & the Clinic Client 2026 (1.0 CLE) Available under Bankruptcy Basics, this program covers how to effectively and quickly counsel debtors facing overwhelming debt.
Landlord-Tenant Overview 2026 (0.5 CLE)
Available under Landlord-Tenant Relations, this course introduces the fundamentals of landlord-tenant law and residential lease agreements.

You must be registered with and logged into IPBN to access these CLEs.

NEW: Limited-Scope Materials & Templates

Explore Materials

A new online manual, developed exclusively for members of the Indiana Pro Bono Network, provides a practical introduction to providing limited scope representation and services, including how to evaluate and document engagements, navigate interactions with the court system, and ethically complete limited scope work with confidence. Materials provided Include sample letters, checklists, and form pleadings.

You must be registered with and logged into IPBN to access these materials.

Proposed Pro Bono Rule Change - Let Your Voice be Heard!

Review Proposal

The Indiana Supreme Court is considering an amendment to Professional Conduct Rule 1.8 that would permit attorneys providing pro bono legal services to offer limited, modest financial assistance to their clients to cover transportation, meals, clothing, or temporary lodging if needed to facilitate their pro bono representation or assistance.

For more details and some comment prompts, read IBPN's full blog post HERE.

Comments due by July 15, 2026 at 12:00 pm (EDT).

Attention All Legal and Pro Bono Professionals:

Not yet registered with the Indiana Pro Bono Network? Come see what we offer to lawyers, law students, and other legal professionals interested in providing pro bono services.

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Subject: IPBN Connect: News & Updates from the Indiana Pro Bono Network