Vermont Bar Foundation
Funding Essential Legal Services for Low-Income Vermonters
For over 30 years we’ve helped support Vermonters in need of legal assistance.
See how we’ve helped »When it comes to your IOLTA account, your choice matters.
Banking with our Prime Partners directs more money to Vermont legal assistance programs, helping more people get the support they need.
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From Legal Aid to Law School Clinics and Domestic Violence Protection, the Foundation has been there for Vermonters in their moments of need. Consider giving your support today!
Support Our Work20/21 ATJ Campaign
Access to Justice Campaign a Huge Success
The Vermont Bar Foundation ended its most successful Access to Justice campaign taking in just over $161,000 by February, 2021. The campaign got a boost this year by its inaugural Partners in Justice contest. The contest came about as a way to have some good-natured fun by having law firms compete against each to see which could raise the most money and which could have the highest percent of staff giving.
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In addition to gifts, grants, donations, and bequests, our primary source of funding comes from interest on lawyer trust accounts, or IOLTA. When attorneys place client funds in a trust, one of two things happens.
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Emily Kenyon
Current Vermont Poverty Law Fellow
Vermont Poverty Law Fellowship
The Fellowship supports talented young lawyers committed to making the justice system accessible to low-income Vermonters.
Meet Our Fellows