Training Event

This CLE will enable attorneys to assess a client’s eligibility for relief through expunction and Certificates of Relief (COR), advise a client on his or her eligibility, draft petitions for expunctions/CORs, and handle in-court hearings. Specific topics covered include: Expunction/Certificate of Relief eligibility, legislative updates, best practices for drafting and submitting petitions for expunction/certificates of […]

s webinar will explore ways that juvenile defenders and civil legal aid attorneys can partner to share expertise and provide essential legal representation for youth facing the collateral consequences of having criminal records. The webinar will introduce participants to the Clean Slate Clearinghouse, a valuable tool for those interested in getting involved with record clearance […]

Why You Should Attend Joining a nonprofit board can be one of the most personally and professionally rewarding experiences of an attorney’s career. Whether you’re an experienced attorney or just beginning to practice, serving on a nonprofit board can bring opportunities to deepen your skills, make valuable connections, and help a cause that is personally […]

Communities impacted by natural disasters often face fundamental decisions about recovery and rebuilding. Empowering communities with knowledge about their legal rights in this process means providing them with timely and relevant information. This webinar will highlight strategies used by two community-based groups working with disaster survivors and will feature examples of public participation and community […]

An expert panel will discuss some of the issues the legal community faces surrounding pro bono work by in-house counsel. They will explore methods and opportunities for in-house counsel to engage in pro bono work. Topics will include: Experiences of attorneys working from various perspectives -- an in-house corporate attorney, Pro Bono Counsel for an […]

After a disaster, law students and attorneys who want to help disaster survivors with legal issues often find themselves wondering how to get involved given the complicated logistics of the post-disaster landscape. Likewise, law firms, bar associations, and legal service providers are met with the challenge of recruiting and dispatching large numbers of legal volunteers […]

DESCRIPTION This annual October training is an opportunity to train our volunteer attorneys as well as recruit new attorneys into the Project Together program during Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Since its inception in 1997, Project Together’s primary focus has been aimed at recruiting, training, and coordinating volunteer lawyers to represent indigent clients referred to the […]

Currently, there are 31 FEMA disaster-declared counties in North Carolina as a result of Hurricanes Florence and Michael. Through the Disaster Legal Services Hotline (1-833-242-3549) over 150 clients already have been paired with an attorney volunteer for disaster-related legal assistance. The vast majority of Hotline callers have questions and legal needs related to housing issues […]

To respond to the access to justice crisis facing the legal system, the civil legal services community and the judiciary have partnered in the expansion of services based on limited scope representation. As a community, we have extensive experience now with limited scope representation models. Various models with many technology assisted interventions are being developed […]

Student loan debt is a growing crisis in North Carolina, and demand for help for student loan borrowers far outstrips available resources. Target Audience: Credit and housing counselors, legal service providers, and others working with borrowers in North Carolina who may be struggling with student loan debt. Goal: Equip direct service providers with the tools […]

As part of PLI’s commitment to public service and the pro bono activities of the legal community, there is no fee to attend this program. Why You Should Attend Using a lively, interactive format, this program will examine everyday issues of ethics and professional responsibility in pro bono and public interest practice. What You Will […]

Why You Should Attend Faculty will discuss best practices as well as common challenges that can arise in administrative proceedings and useful strategies for handling those challenges. Practical skills – from preparing and examining witnesses to creating the record and introducing evidence – will be addressed. What You Will Learn Overview of forums Requesting hearings […]