This training provides a basic understanding of housing issues VLP clients generally face in Eastern Housing Court. You will learn background and resources needed to volunteer at our Boston Housing Court Lawyer for the Day project and work with housing cases. This training is for practitioners of all experience levels as well as law students! […]
We invite you to join us in celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the Lawyer for the Day in the Eastern Housing Court Program. The event will recognize the continued success of the program and the work of those who make this program possible. Since 1999, over 18,000 pro se landlords and tenants have been represented […]
Become a VLP volunteer attorney! This orientation provides an introduction to working with the Volunteer Lawyers Project. Led by a VLP staff attorney and the Pro Bono Manager, this session […]
This is the third training in our 4-part series. This training is best for either those who have attended our previous 2 trainings or practicing attorneys who want to understand […]
Are you an attorney or law student who wants to know more about guardianship of minor cases? This training is for you! This nuts and bolts training will give participants […]
Family Law 104 is an advanced course in our Family Law series. The training covers more difficult issues including: Establishing Paternity – adjudicating parentage, rebutting the presumption that a woman’s […]
This training is for attorneys of all experience and law students. Curious to learn more about representing cases involving guardianship of incapacitated adults? This training will focus on how to […]
This training is for attorneys of all experience levels as well as law students. Substantive training will be provided on the debt collection industry, common defenses, and litigating affirmative claims. Practical training will be provided on how to represent a low-income debtor in the Boston Municipal Court and District Court. This training will allow attendees […]
Join us to learn more about employment law! The Wage & Hour Training will primarily cover the Massachusetts Wage Act (M.G.L. c. 149 and c. 151) and corresponding Regulations. Topics will include, minimum wage violations, overtime violations, non-payment of wages, unlawful deductions, and misclassification of independent contractors. Where relevant we will discuss the Federal Fair […]
Join us for an in-depth training on Rogers guardianship cases. This training is open to all attorneys, law students, and paralegals. This training will cover an explanation of the Rogers guardianship case process, including application, required documentation, procedure and post-appointment reporting. If you want to learn more about Rogers guardianship cases, please attend this free […]
