(Undated) — South Dakota Bar Foundation earns national recognition from the U.S. Department of Justice for expanding legal access in rural areas. The foundation is receiving a 15-thousand-dollar Access to Justice award to support its Project Rural Practice Hub, which connects small towns with legal services through recruitment, mentorship, and financial incentives. With most lawyers based in major cities, the program helps fill critical gaps in rural communities like Martin, where residents may travel over 100 miles for legal help.
