Observe and Support ACE Attorneys at TJP Rent Court Clinics
Tenant Justice Program (TJP)
Rent Court Basics for Volunteers
- Recorded on 10/27/2025 -
View this training on demand. Once registered, you will be emailed access instructions within 1 business day.
Discover how Maryland’s Access to Counsel in Evictions (ACE) program is transforming Rent Court — and how you can be part of the impact.
This training equips lawyers, paralegals, and law students with the foundational knowledge needed before observing a Rent Court docket or volunteering on PBRC's hotline. Participants will learn how Rent Court operates, what tenants experience when facing eviction, and how PBRC assists renters navigating housing-related legal issues. Observing Rent Court provides critical context for the questions and concerns tenants bring to the hotline, helping volunteers communicate effectively and connect callers with appropriate resources and services. Whether you’re exploring housing law, gaining courtroom exposure, or seeking meaningful pro bono opportunities, this training prepares you to support Maryland’s fight for housing stability.
This training is open to Maryland-barred attorneys, law students, and paralegals in exchange for a commitment to observe one rent court clinic (3 hours).
The Tenant Justice Program is supported by grant awards from the Maryland Legal Services Corporation (MLSC), Wells Fargo and the Krieger Fund.
Questions? Contact the CAP Team at capteam@probonomd.org.