2021 Partners for Justice Virtual Conference
OnlineThe Partners for Justice Conference takes place annually, and presents a unique opportunity for legal services program staff, the public and private bar, members of the judiciary, human services agencies, elected officials, and others to discuss critical issues facing the poor and underrepresented across the mid-Atlantic region and how we can improve access to justice.
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.
Veterans Legal Assistance Conference & Training
Live Webinar MDDesigned 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.
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.
Veterans Legal Assistance Conference & Training
Live Webinar MDDesigned 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.
Employment Law 101: An Overview of Key Employment Law Issues for Maryland Lawyers
Live Webinar MDThis training will cover Federal, state, and county discrimination laws; accommodation of employees with disabilities; federal, state, and county government employee personnel regulations; unemployment benefits; wage & hour laws; severance and noncompete agreements; and what to expect as an Employment Law Hotline volunteer.
Hot Topics in Elder Law (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.
Settlements, Suspensions, Subpoenas and the Unauthorized Practice of Law (MAJ CLE)
Live Webinar MDLawyers who have already accepted a pro bono commitment through a PBRC training within the past 12 months OR who commit to answer at least 3 legal questions for low-income Marylanders, using the https://Maryland.FreeLegalAnswers.org website within 1 year of registration, can attend MAJ CLEs at the member price.
2021 Legal Summit Series: Human Rights Litigation; Representing Victims of Torture and Terror Against Foreign Sovereign Actors (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.