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The mission of the ISBA Standing Committee on the Rural Practice Initiative is to increase access to attorneys in rural areas of Illinois. In furtherance of this mission, it will identify and implement a viable program to support the establishment of young lawyers in the practice of law in rural parts of the state in need of lawyers. This program may include a clearinghouse to connect young lawyers willing to join or establish a law practice in rural areas with experienced practitioners looking to transition their practice. The Standing Committee will also identify potential sources of funding to support the young lawyers as they join or establish a practice, including potentially support for student debt payments, moving expenses, and the expenses associated with starting a practice.