McKinney School of Law Rural Justice Fund

Robert H. McKinney School of Law

Every county in Indiana has fewer lawyers per capita than the national average—and rural communities face an even steeper shortage. This leads to courtroom delays, challenges meeting constitutional mandates around representation, and increased self-representation, which can be risky for litigants.

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Robert H. McKinney School of Law

Every county in Indiana has fewer lawyers per capita than the national average—and rural communities face an even steeper shortage. This leads to courtroom delays, challenges meeting constitutional mandates around representation, and increased self-representation, which can be risky for litigants.

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One of the McKinney School's current signature projects is the Rural Justice Initiative, which places students with judges and district attorney and public defender offices in counties throughout Indiana that are experiencing a shortage of attorneys. Students gain practical experience with legal professionals, grow their network, and become familiar with different areas of the state. This initiative also serves as a pipeline for rural counties to receive legal support. Students participating in this initiative assist with cases and make an immediate impact in rural communities.

Thank you for helping shape the next generation of leaders and public servants, while making an immediate difference in the lives of citizens in rural Hoosier communities!

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I couldn’t recommend the Rural Justice Initiative highly enough. It was a really wonderful experience for me. I learned so much more about the law than I really anticipated I could in the space of three months. I would highly recommend participating in the program.

Jerrick Adams IU McKinney Law student and participant in the Rural Justice Initiative

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Please note, the name and purpose of the fund displayed on this page constitute the authorized description of the fund by the Indiana University Foundation, Inc. Your gift supports the fund as described herein.

In July 2024, IUPUI became Indiana University Indianapolis and is no longer affiliated with Purdue University. The IU Foundation is in the process of updating all fund titles and fund descriptions to reflect this change. Effective July 2024, even though IUPUI may be mentioned on this page, gifts to this fund will be administered by the Indiana University Foundation, Inc., on behalf of Indiana University Indianapolis.