Rural Attorney Recruitment Program

The Unified Judicial System and the State Bar of South Dakota are committed to assuring that all citizens within the State of South Dakota have access to quality attorneys. In 2013, the South Dakota Legislature approved the Recruitment Assistance Pilot Program to address the current and projected shortage of lawyers practicing in small communities and rural areas of South Dakota.

For more information contact: Carrie Srstka, Caroline.Srstka@ujs.state.sd.us, 605.774.2077

Application Process

Rural Attorney Recruitment Application

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Rural Attorney Recruitment Contract

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Program Resources

2024 Rural Attorney Recruitment Program Annual Report

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Contracts Obtained

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County and Municipality Population Chart

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Eligible County/Current Participants Map

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Rural Attorney Recruitment Program Participants

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