Run for Justice 5k
Meadowood Regional Park 10650 Falls Rd, Lutherville-Timonium, MD, United StatesRegister now for the Pro Bono Resource Center's 5k fun run or 1-mile walk and support justice for all. To increase your impact, join a team or raise funds from your family and friends! 7:30am Registration 8:00am Race Starts If you would like to pay for your registration with a check, click here to print a registration…
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.
Advocating for Tenants at Rent Escrow Hearings
University of Baltimore School of Law 1401 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD, United StatesThis training will cover rent escrow actions arising as a defense for tenants in Baltimore City rent court, and provide an overview of the Tenant Volunteer Lawyer of the Day program’s extended representation to tenants at rent escrow hearings. Topics Covered: How bad is bad enough: Qualifying Conditions for Rent Escrow Landlord’s Failure to Repair…
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.
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. Attorneys taking the training will need experience in one or more of these areas: child custody, identity theft, consumer debt, name and gender changes, connecting with foster care, or private landlord-tenant law.
Estate Planning Basics for Low Income Seniors
McNamee Hosea 6411 Ivy Lane, Suite 200, Greenbelt, MD, United StatesLIVE SEATING HAS REACHED CAPACITY. Register now to view the WEBCAST. The training will cover drafting simple wills, advance medical directives, financial statutory Powers of Attorney, and ethical considerations. Attorneys must agree to prepare two estate plans within 1 year of registering. Attorneys will receive malpractice insurance, mentoring, and conference room use for their pro bono cases.
Immigration Court Clinic – Baltimore City
Baltimore Immigration Court George Fallon Federal Building, 31 Hopkins Plaza, Baltimore, MD, United StatesEVERY TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Baltimore Immigration Court (Baltimore City): Volunteer attorneys will interview unaccompanied children and families in removal proceedings to make sure they know about their legal options. Volunteer Spanish-speakers are also needed to interpret and help facilitate the clinic. By participating in this clinic, you will be providing hope and education to unaccompanied children and families while they search for an attorney. Malpractice insurance, interpreters, and training are provided.