Trainings
Volunteering with Maryland Legal Aid through the Family Court Help Center: A Supported Approach to Limited-Scope Representation
Live Webinar MDLearn about Frederick County’s successful self-help and limited scope family law model, and how you can volunteer to make a meaningful difference without taking on a whole case.
The Intersection of Family and Criminal Law: Protective Orders and Other Related Issues (MSBA CLE)
Live Webinar MDMaryland State Bar Association (MSBA) and PBRC offer 3 free and 3 discounted slots for select MSBA Continuing Legal Education (CLE) courses to volunteer and legal services provider staff attorneys. Click for more details.
Litigation Skills Series: Basics of Taking and Defending a Deposition
Live Webinar MDThis training includes three components: a 50-minute skills training; a 50-minute exercise; and a 50-minute mentoring roundtable, where attendees can bring up litigation questions they’re currently facing (whether related to the presentation topic or not), and get input from the group. The skills segment will be recorded for continued use.
2021 Legal Summit Series: Artificial Intelligence as Evidence (MSBA CLE)
Live Webinar MDMaryland State Bar Association (MSBA) and PBRC offer 3 free and 3 discounted slots for select MSBA Continuing Legal Education (CLE) courses to volunteer and legal services provider staff attorneys. Click for more details.
2021 Legal Summit Series: Create A Winning M&A Playbook (MSBA CLE)
Live Webinar MDMaryland State Bar Association (MSBA) and PBRC offer 3 free and 3 discounted slots for select MSBA Continuing Legal Education (CLE) courses to volunteer and legal services provider staff attorneys. Click for more details.
COVID Liability Concerns for Nonprofit Employers in Maryland
Live Webinar MDTwo experienced employment lawyers will provide a training on risks and best practices to a mixed group of a) leaders of small nonprofits and b) volunteer lawyers. The initial presentation will include an open Q/A session for nonprofit employers. After the initial presentation, nonprofit attendees will leave, and the trainers will facilitate a follow-up discussion and Q/A from the volunteer lawyers.
Hot Tips in Workers’ Compensation (MSBA CLE)
Live Webinar MDMaryland State Bar Association (MSBA) and PBRC offer 3 free and 3 discounted slots for select MSBA Continuing Legal Education (CLE) courses to volunteer and legal services provider staff attorneys. Click for more details.
Gibber on Estate Administration in Maryland (MSBA CLE)
Live Webinar MDMaryland State Bar Association (MSBA) and PBRC offer 3 free and 3 discounted slots for select MSBA Continuing Legal Education (CLE) courses to volunteer and legal services provider staff attorneys. Click for more details.
Nuts and Bolts of Chapter 7 Bankruptcy (2-Day Training)
Live Webinar MDThis training is intended for lawyers who are admitted to practice before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Maryland and willing to accept pro bono Chapter 7 bankruptcy cases. Brett Weiss of the Weiss Law Group will review the forms and procedures for filing the chapter 7 case. John Gabel of Community Legal Services of Prince George's County will cover contested matters and special procedures for handling the pro bono case.
Helping Tenants in Frederick, Washington & Carroll Counties: An Overview of Maryland Landlord/Tenant Practice
Live Webinar MDThis training will cover client situations and why volunteers are needed; what to expect when you volunteer; landlord/tenant law in Maryland; failure to pay rent, tenant holding over, and breach of lease; public/section 8 housing and private landlords; right to jury trial; subsidies & tax credits; and the status of Covid defenses.
Veterans Benefits 101
Live Webinar MDThis training is intended for lawyers barred in any state who are willing to help a veteran in their benefits case. The training will provide an overview of veterans benefits law and will cover disability compensation, veterans pension, and practice tips for working with the VA.
2021 Legal Summit Series: Winning Your Case with a Better Memory (MSBA CLE)
Live Webinar MDMaryland State Bar Association (MSBA) and PBRC offer 3 free and 3 discounted slots for select MSBA Continuing Legal Education (CLE) courses to volunteer and legal services provider staff attorneys. Click for more details.