Trainings
Hot Tips in Workers’ Compensation (MSBA CLE)
Ecker Business Training Center 6751 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia, MD, United StatesVolunteer lawyers and staff attorneys of legal services programs can attend this MSBA CLE course for free or a reduced-fee. Click for details.
Family Law: Basics and Beyond
This training for lawyers will cover divorce basics including custody, child support, grounds and property filings, marital property settlement agreements, bankruptcy issues and QDROs. Web viewing options available.
Immigration Law Update: Creative Lawyering Strategies in Times of Uncertainty (MSBA CLE)
University of Baltimore, Learning Commons 1415 Maryland Avenue, Baltimore, MD, United StatesVolunteer lawyers and staff attorneys of legal services programs can attend this MSBA CLE course for free or a reduced-fee. Click for details.
10th Annual Veterans’ Legal Assistance Conference & Training
University of Baltimore School of Law 1401 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD, United StatesDesigned for lawyers, law students, veterans, policymakers and other service professionals, this annual conference provides a forum for discussion of critical legal issues facing our veterans. It features substantive panels on hot topics in veterans law and also offers training to volunteer lawyers who commit to provide pro bono assistance to veterans in need.
Veterans Benefits 101 at the 10th annual Veterans Legal Assistance Conference
University of Baltimore School of Law 1401 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD, United StatesThis training, being held at the 10th annual Veterans Legal Assistance Conference on Friday, June 1, will provide an overview of veterans benefits law and will cover disability compensation, veterans pension, and practice tips for working with the VA.
Youth Homelessness: What Lawyers Need to Know
University of Baltimore School of Law 1401 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD, United StatesThis training will provide an understanding of youth homelessness (local statistics, causes, experiences of youth), cultural competency for working with youth experiencing homelessness, and an overview of HPRP's Homeless Youth Legal Network pro bono initiative. This training is intended for attorneys with previous experience in one of more of the following areas: family law, landlord-tenant, name change, SSI, child welfare, criminal record expungement, civil rights, employment, or other civil legal practice.
Pesky and Persistent Evidentiary Issues in Estate & Trust Litigation (MSBA CLE)
University of Baltimore - Learning Commons Town Hall 1415 Maryland Avenue, Baltimore, MD, United StatesVolunteer lawyers and staff attorneys of legal services programs can attend this MSBA CLE course for free or a reduced-fee. Click for details.
Criminal Record Expungement in Maryland – Bethesda
Marriott International HQ 10400 Fernwood Road, Bethesda, MD, United StatesBeing offered live in Bethesda, Baltimore, and via webcast on-demand, the training will cover Maryland criminal record expungement law, working with low-income and homeless clients, expungement intake and taking a case with HPRP, and the top ten expungement mistakes and how to avoid them.
Criminal Record Expungement in Maryland – Baltimore
Homeless Persons Representation Project 201 N Charles St #1104, Baltimore, MD, United StatesBeing offered live in Baltimore, Bethesda, and via webcast on-demand, the training will cover Maryland criminal record expungement law, working with low-income and homeless clients, expungement intake and taking a case with HPRP, and the top ten expungement mistakes and how to avoid them.
Handling Collections Cases Through Judgment & Enforcement (MSBA CLE)
Ecker Business Training Center 6751 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia, MD, United StatesVolunteer lawyers and staff attorneys of legal services programs can attend this MSBA CLE course for free or a reduced-fee. Click for details.
Civil Practice and Procedure in Maryland’s District Courts
This training, co-sponsored by the MSBA Young Lawyers Section, is appropriate for experienced litigators who want to learn more about affidavit judgment and failure to pay rent cases AND for newer attorneys who want a comprehensive introduction to Maryland's District Courts. In exchange for this FREE training, attendees must commit to volunteer at three consumer protection or rent court clinics through the Consumer Protection Project (CPP) and Tenant Volunteer Lawyer of the Day (TVLD) Program.
Assisting Domestic Violence Survivors
Circuit Court for Prince George's County 14735 Main Street, Room M0421, Upper Marlboro, MD, United StatesThis training, co-sponsored with Community Legal Services of Prince George’s County, covers protective orders and peace orders; shielding and sealing; trauma-informed practices; domestic violence and human trafficking; and a panel of resource providers.