New Volunteer Orientation
Volunteer Lawyers Project 7 Winthrop Sq, Floor 2, Boston, MA, United StatesBecome a VLP volunteer! 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. Attorneys, paralegals, students, and other folks in legal professions welcome! RSVP […]
Test Negative, Stay Positive; Learning to Cope with Stress in the Age of COVID-19
Virtual MA, United StatesWhat draws law professionals to the field is that they are often are helpers. They solve problems, come up with solutions, and guide others through major upheavals and challenges. However, […]
Family Law 101
Family Law 101- Feb 17th 10AM-11:30AM 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 […]
Family Law 102
Family Law 102- Feb 24th 10AM-12PM 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 […]
Family Law 103
Family Law 103- March 3rd 10AM-11:30AM 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 104
Family Law 104- March 10th 10AM-11AM 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 – an overview and sample petitions These are topics that frequently come up at our […]
Wage Theft Clinic 4/4/22
Suffolk School of Law 120 Tremont Street, BostonThis will be a wonderful opportunity to meet directly with clients who have already filed wage complaints with the AG's Office. Masks will be required and a screening questionnaire will […]
Rights of LEP Debtors in Bankruptcy Case 5/10/22
Many of VLP's bankruptcy clients have limited English proficiency (LEP). These clients are entitled to the same level and quality of service as non-LEP clients. This training will cover what […]