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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 – […]
This event will consist of a keynote speech by Trina Jones of Duke Law School and breakout sessions that analyze the intersection of race, class, and gender in housing, environmental […]
Native people face disproportionately high rates of incarceration, criminalization and poverty across the U.S. This program, taught in collaboration with the Yurok Tribal Court and Chief Justice Abby Abinanti, and […]
Join the Charlotte Eviction Project and Legal Aid of North Carolina (LANC) for a continuing legal education program that will provide an overview of the legal remedies offered to pro […]
This new program will provide an overview of the Fair Housing Act: what is prohibited, what is covered, and strategies for maximizing compliance. Faculty will cover topics such as advertising […]
