Recent Grads Starting Solo Practice in TN: Holistic Legal Incubator Program
The Justice Initiative (TJI) is a 501c3 organization located in downtown Knoxville, TN. TJI’s mission is to advance a fair and just process for individuals impacted by the legal system through systems building, research and evaluation, community outreach, education and legal advocacy. The Holistic Legal Incubator (HLI) is a wraparound program that teaches new lawyers and social workers a holistic, client-centered, interdisciplinary representation model.
With that being said, the Holistic Legal Incubator is now open for recruitment for the 2021-2022 cohort. The program will begin in late August or early September 2021. Although we are based in Knoxville, we offer a virtual option for folks in other areas of Tennessee.
Our goal: to develop practitioners who are motivated to learn how to engage in client-centered, holistic practice and who intend to offer meaningful and dignified assistance to clients through interprofessional collaboration to ensure the best possible legal and life outcomes.
The Incubator: Participants start and operate their own solo practice.
As a participant, you receive everything you need to grow a sustainable client-centered, holistic practice:
· Training in substantive legal areas, practice management skill, client development skills
· Experienced practitioner mentors
· Expert business coaching & business skills training
· Access to social workers
· A collaborative office environment, equipment & practice management technology
· Access to a variety of helpful networks & partners
Expectations:
The HLI is an 18-month program.
Ongoing participation fees for participants in KNOXVILLE are as follows: first 6 months: $350/month; 7 months to one year: $550/month; second year: $750/month. Office space and office supplies are provided. Sponsorships and other sources of financial support may be possible.
Ongoing participation fees for VIRTUAL participants are as follows: first 12 months: $150/month; months 13-18: $200/month; months 19-24: $250/month. Sponsorships and other sources of financial support may be possible.
Participants agree to attend:
· 2 Week Bootcamp
· 1 Trial Day
· A 6-month structured pro-bono track (approximately 40hours/month, which includes trainings)
· 2 trainings/month (45 hours of weekly trainings over the course of 18 months)
· 1 Mentoring Circle each month
· 1 Case Review lunch each month
· Quarterly Coaching Sessions with L4EJ Director
Eligibility:
Must be a member of the State Bar of Tennessee in good standing (those who have taken the Tennessee bar exam or are taking the exam in July 2021 and are awaiting results may apply; acceptance will be conditioned on passing the bar and being admitted into practice).
Preference given to those who have graduated in last 4 years, but other applicants will be considered.
Apply ASAP, as applications are considered on a rolling basis. How to apply: https://justiceinc.org/how-to-apply
For more information: contact Greyson Dulaney at gdulaney@justiceinc.org
