Seattle University School of Law Low Bono Incubator Now Accepting Applications

2019 Low Bono Incubator Program

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Applications due November 30

2018 Low Bono Incubator Program Cohort (L-R) Andre Dayani, Stan Perkins (Program Director), Harkiran Sekhon, Jeff Habersetzer, Paul Barrera, Sam Olive, Heather Pelton, Fatima Dilek For the past five years, the Seattle University School of Law Low Bono Incubator Program has provided training, guidance, support, and resources to help Seattle University School of Law alumni launch and sustain their solo or small firm practices. The one year program supports a low bono model which is designed to serve clients with moderate income. Alums who have graduated within the past five years (2014-2018) are eligible.

Benefits of the year long program: ·     Office space in downtown Seattle for the receipt of mail and service of process, conference room availability to meet with clients and conduct depositions ·     Access to experienced practicing attorneys who can provide mentoring in their particular areas of practice and on running a law practice ·     Support, guidance, and encouragement from Program Director Stan Perkins ’85 ·     Peer support through monthly meetings with cohort and director ·     Low bono curriculum in the form of bi-monthly CLEs geared at practical skill building and the tools necessary to launch and sustain a successful low bono practice. These will include: Hang Your Own Shingle, Marketing, Depositions, Fee Agreements, Discovery, and 10 Common Mistakes of New Attorneys ·     All alumni privileges of the Law Library plus a free borrowing membership ·     A one-year subscription to the case management software CLIO and Westlaw ·     Numerous networking opportunities

The justice gap in Washington for moderate income families is growing. These individuals need legal assistance, but are financially ineligible due to income or assets for free legal services and cannot afford to pay for a market rate attorney. Seattle University School of Law is the only law school in Washington with a Low Bono Incubator Program that seeks to fill this gap. Through the Incubator Program, selected alumni will have the opportunity to "incubate" a law practice for 12 months for the purposes of creating a sustainable, successful low bono law practice. Applicants should have graduated in the past five years to be eligible for participation.

Questions? phone (206) 398-4173 | fax (206) 398-4077 |  Director: Cindy Yeung: yeungcy@seattleu.edu Room 324 Associate Director: Abby Goldy: goldyabigail@seattleu.edu Room 323 Moderate Means Program Attorney: Clay Wilson: wilsoncl@seattleu.edu Room 321