A group of Boise attorneys is forming a program to provide free legal help to low-income refugees.

Volunteer lawyers will supplement on-going efforts of local law-related organizations to serve the legal needs of the Treasure Valley refugee community. The pro bono lawyers will work closely with the Idaho Volunteer Lawyers Program, Idaho Legal Aid, Intermountain Fair Housing and Concordia Law School to provide hands-on legal services to refugees who meet established income guidelines.

Concordia University School of Law Founding Dean Cathy Silak will return to private practice with the Boise, Idaho-based law firm of Hawley Troxell.

"Concordia Law’s Founding Dean Cathy Silak is a torchbearer for education, justice and community service. Her tremendous contributions as founding dean of Concordia University School of Law brought educational excellence and economic vitality to the entire region," said Concordia University Portland President Charles Schlimpert.

Katharine Van Tassel Joins as Associate Dean of Academics and Professor of Law

Originally beginning her career as an Advanced Clinical Nurse in pediatric intensive care, Katharine Van Tassel has been no stranger to innovation.

High bar passage rates – with affordable tuition – attracts students to Concordia Law

Law school is more affordable and accessible to Idaho residents than ever before. Now, Idaho residents can attend a private, nonprofit, community-focused law school, whose most recent bar passage rate exceeded the state average, all for the price of a public law school.