Handling 209A Hearings
Volunteer Lawyers Project 7 Winthrop Sq, Floor 2, Boston, MA, United StatesThis training will cover the basics of advocacy in 209A Abuse Prevention proceedings. It will provide an overview of 209A laws and procedures and walk attorneys through preparing for and conducting a 209A hearing. We will also discuss the dynamics of an abusive relationship and provide attorneys with the skills to support survivors of abuse. […]
Speed Dating for Pro Bono Opportunities
Boston Bar Association 16 Beacon St, Boston, MA, United StatesJoin VLP and BBA for a Family Law-focused speed dating event! You will have the opportunity to spend a few minutes with several organizations to learn about their work and how you can get involved. Afterward, there will be a networking reception where you can follow up with any organization you are interested in. You […]
Housing Unit Brown-bag Lunch
Volunteer Lawyers Project 7 Winthrop Sq, Floor 2, Boston, MA, United StatesVolunteers and staff in each unit can get together to eat lunch, talk about their cases, and just generally network and bond. Have you volunteered/worked with the Housing Unit? Take some time to catch up and chat with other folks like yourself!
Senior Partners for Justice Luncheon
MCLE 10 Winter St, Boston, MA, United StatesJoin us for our monthly lunch! This month we have special guest: Shawn Healy, PhD ! About this Event Tools and Resources for Maintaining Your Professional Well-Being with Shawn Healy PhD. Shawn Healy, PhD is a Clinical Psychologist and a member of the clinical staff at Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers in Boston, Massachusetts where he […]
New Volunteer Orientation
Volunteer Lawyers Project 7 Winthrop Sq, Floor 2, Boston, MA, United StatesBecome 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 provides an overview of what you need to know to begin your work with VLP. RSVP here!
Consumer Debt 101
Volunteer Lawyers Project 7 Winthrop Sq, Floor 2, Boston, MA, United StatesThis 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 […]
Senior Partners for Justice Luncheon
Join us for our monthly lunch! This month we have special guest, Hague Convention expert Anne Berger! Senior Partners luncheons are a good place to learn something new, meet other members of the pro bono community, and get involved in interesting volunteer legal opportunities. We hope you can join us!