At the Civil Appeals clinic, self-represented litigants who qualify for assistance meet with volunteer attorneys, who among other things assess whether a final judgement exists and calculate any deadlines; give general advice concerning appellate issues and procedure; and draft basic documents. The Volunteer also assesses whether a litigant’s case should be reviewed for further representation, […]
Thank you for signing up for VLP's in-person Consumer Clinic. VLP staff and volunteers will attend court together. VLP sets up tables in the hallway, and potential clients come by and ask for assistance. VLP staff do an intake with the client to ensure their case fits our priorities and that the litigant is financially […]
This live webinar training will provide a basic overview of how to assist and represent low-income, owner-occupant landlords, many of whom have been financially impacted by the pandemic. It will provide information on why this underserved population needs assistance and how to help by volunteering with VLP’s Landlord Advocacy Program.
At the Civil Appeals clinic, self-represented litigants who qualify for assistance meet with volunteer attorneys, who among other things assess whether a final judgement exists and calculate any deadlines; give general advice concerning appellate issues and procedure; and draft basic documents. The Volunteer also assesses whether a litigant’s case should be reviewed for further representation, […]
Family Law 102 will cover Temporary Orders, Pre-Trial Conferences, and how to finalize a divorce or other family law matter. This training is for practitioners of all experience levels as well as law students! Interested? the Zoom link will be sent the morning of the training VLP trainings are NOT for individuals […]
Event Overview After the training, attendees will walk away with a general understanding of the eviction process in Massachusetts and specifically what defenses and resources are available to tenants to prevent or win an eviction case. Program participants will gain enough knowledge to begin volunteering with VLP’s housing unit. Volunteer Lawyers Project will receive a list of […]
This training is best for either those who have attended our previous 2 trainings or practicing attorneys who want to understand more difficult aspects of family law. This advanced family law training for volunteer attorneys will focus on the following: – Custody/Support/Visitation for unmarried parents – Advanced Parentage Issues (Voluntary Acknowledgments, Establishing Paternity, Genetic Marker […]
At the Civil Appeals clinic, self-represented litigants who qualify for assistance meet with volunteer attorneys, who among other things assess whether a final judgement exists and calculate any deadlines; give general advice concerning appellate issues and procedure; and draft basic documents. The Volunteer also assesses whether a litigant’s case should be reviewed for further representation, […]
Thank you for signing up for VLP's in-person Consumer Clinic. VLP staff and volunteers will attend court together. VLP sets up tables in the hallway, and potential clients come by and ask for assistance. VLP staff do an intake with the client to ensure their case fits our priorities and that the litigant is financially […]
Family Law 104 will cover the following topics: - Filing 1A Joint Petitions for Divorce - Separate Support – when married couples want to live separately but are not ready to divorce - Modifications of Existing Orders - Contempts These are topics that frequently come up at our Family Law Clinic as well as in […]
