VLP-events

Want to learn a bit more about family law? Attend our Family Law 102 training! Family Law 102 will cover Temporary Orders, Pre-Trial Conferences, and how to finalize a divorce or other family law matter. VLP trainings are offered free of charge to active volunteers. Interested? This event is for attorneys and law students.  If […]

This training is not for those seeking legal help.  If you are seeking legal help, please call our helpline. 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 clients are often […]

This training is not for those seeking legal help.  If you are seeking legal help, please call our helpline. 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 make or communicate decisions […]

Lawyer as Problem Solver with Attorney Justin L. Kelsey! - RSVP here! Attorney Justin Kelsey is a collaborative divorce attorney and mediator. He is a graduate of Worcester Polytechnic Institute and Boston University School of Law and is a Vice President of the Massachusetts Council of Family Mediators and is the Past President of the […]

This training is not for those seeking legal help.  If you are seeking legal help, please call our helpline. 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. […]

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. This event is for attorneys and law students.  If you […]

This training is not for those seeking legal help.  If you are seeking legal help, please call our helpline. This 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 […]

The VLP Board of Directors will meet to discuss the operation of the organization. Some sections of the meeting, such as the Executive Session, may be closed to the public. Please note that this meeting will be taking place virtually!

This training is not for those seeking legal help.  If you are seeking legal help, please call our helpline. Interested in volunteering at the Housing Court Lawyer for a Day remote clinic but want more information about the basics?  Join VLP's next training! This training provides an intro of housing issues VLP clients generally face […]