Staff outlines Rural Attorney program offering stipends and placement through Washburn Law

Jan 5, 2026

The board heard about a Rural Attorney program through Washburn Law funded by a Dan Hanson grant that provides a $5,000 living stipend and a $4,000 scholarship and places recipients in full-time attorney positions.

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During the Jan. 5 meeting, Jen Urbaniak described a Rural Attorney program administered through Washburn Law intended to place attorneys in rural practices. Urbaniak said the program aims to attract legal professionals by offsetting living expenses and paying a scholarship to recipients.

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