MS SB2687

Establishes the Mississippi Rural Attorney Program within the Mississippi Bar to recruit qualified attorneys to practice in rural and underserved areas of the state

Creates a 15-member Mississippi Rural Attorneys Commission board with representatives from Mississippi Bar sections, both state law schools, the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, and the Bar's Executive Director

Provides stipends to program participants to establish law firms in designated rural/underserved areas, with full loan forgiveness after practicing in those areas for five years

Requires minimum admission of 15 attorneys per year to the program, contingent on having sufficient qualified applicants

Mandates the commission establish mentorship programs and practice support systems for participants, with annual reporting to the Legislature on budget, participation numbers, and attorney placement locations