The Idaho Supreme Court addressed what constitutes the practice of law in In re Matthews, 58 Idaho 772, 79 P.2d 535 (1938). There, the court stated: The practice of law as generally understood is the doing or performing services in a court of justice, in any matter depending therein, throughout its various stages, and in conformity with the adopted rules of procedure. But in a larger sense, it includes legal advice and counsel, and the preparation of instruments and contracts by which legal rights are secured, although such matter may or may not be depending in a court. Where the rendering of such services involves the use of legal knowledge or skill, or where legal advice is required and is availed of or rendered in connection with such transactions, this is sufficient to characterize the services as practicing law. 58 Idaho at 776-77 (citations omitted). [emphasis added]