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20th Anniversary Celebration of Lawyer for the Day in the Eastern Housing Court

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 […]

New Volunteer Orientation

Volunteer Lawyers Project 7 Winthrop Sq, Floor 2, Boston, MA, United States

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 provides an overview of what you need to know to begin your work with VLP. Want to volunteer with us? Sign up here!

Family Law 103

Volunteer Lawyers Project 7 Winthrop Sq, Floor 2, Boston, MA, United States

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 more difficult aspects of family law. This advanced family law training for volunteer attorneys will focus on the following: 1A Joint Petition for Divorce Custody/Support/Visitation […]

Intro to Guardianship of Minors

Volunteer Lawyers Project 7 Winthrop Sq, Floor 2, Boston, MA, United States

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 the tools they need to handle simple guardianship of minor cases from the filing of the petition through the establishment of a permanent guardianship. Our […]

Family Law 104

Volunteer Lawyers Project 7 Winthrop Sq, Floor 2, Boston, MA, United States

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 husband is the father of her child Separate Support – when married couples want to live separately but are not ready to divorce Adoption – […]

Intro to Guardianship of Incapacitated Adults

Volunteer Lawyers Project 7 Winthrop Sq, Floor 2, Boston, MA, United States

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 bring a Petition for the Guardianship of an Adult in the Probate Court. The training will address guardianship of incapacitated persons who are unable to […]

Substantive Consumer Debt Training

Volunteer Lawyers Project 7 Winthrop Sq, Floor 2, Boston, MA, United States

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 […]

Wage & Hour Training

Volunteer Lawyers Project 7 Winthrop Sq, Floor 2, Boston, MA, United States

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 […]

Guardianship of IP- Rogers, Removal, and Termination

Volunteer Lawyers Project 7 Winthrop Sq, Floor 2, Boston, MA, United States

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 […]

Senior Partners for Justice Luncheon

Join us for our monthly lunch! This month Attorney Matthew Barach is discussing "Unique Issues Involved in Appealing a Family Law Case." Attorney Barach has over 20 years experience in family law issues, and he even wrote a book on the subject! This free educational lunch is open to all attorneys (retired or practicing), paralegals, […]