Consumer Debt Training
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 […]
Landlord-Tenant 101
Volunteer Lawyers Project 7 Winthrop Sq, Floor 2, Boston, MA, United StatesInterested in volunteering at the Housing Court Lawyer for a Day clinic but want more information about the basics? Join VLP's next training! 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 […]
Intro to Guardianship of Incapacitated Adults
Volunteer Lawyers Project 7 Winthrop Sq, Floor 2, Boston, MA, United StatesThis 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 […]
Family Law 101
Volunteer Lawyers Project 7 Winthrop Sq, Floor 2, Boston, MA, United StatesWant to learn more about family law? Attend our Family Law 101 Training! This is an introductory training on Domestic Relations Law. This one-session training will give you the basics on initiating a divorce. It will cover filing the Complaint and all the accompanying documents, and serving the opposing party. This training is free of […]
Clinics Closing Early
Please be advised on Wednesday, September 11th all VLP clinics will close at 12:00PM. We apologize for any inconvenience.
2019 Volunteer Appreciation Event
John Adams Courthouse 1 Pemberton Square, Boston, MA, United StatesPlease RSVP here by Friday, September 6, 2019. On this evening, more than 150 influential guests, including local and national distinguished Bar Association members, Executive Directors, Managing Partners, Vice-Presidents and Board Members of some of the area’s top law firms, businesses, and legal services organizations, will come together to celebrate the hard work and […]
MLAO Pro Bono Blitz
Boston Bar Association 16 Beacon St, Boston, MA, United StatesThis a pro bono event where attorneys answer legal questions for low income Massachusetts residents through Mass Legal Answers Online. The best part? You answer questions through the online portal so it's a quick and easy way to use your knowledge to make an immediate difference to someone struggling to resolve their legal problem. What […]
Wage & Hour Training
Volunteer Lawyers Project 7 Winthrop Sq, Floor 2, Boston, MA, United StatesJoin 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 […]
Family Law 102
Volunteer Lawyers Project 7 Winthrop Sq, Floor 2, Boston, MA, United StatesWant 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?
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. […]