Why You Should Attend Well over one-half of the American Veteran population is elderly or disabled and entitled to a wide-range of government benefits— from income to health care to in-home services. These benefits can help a veteran and their family stave off poverty, prolong independence, and receive the supportive services they need to thrive. […]

Join attorneys from the NC Justice Center and Legal Aid to discuss the most recent updates in expungment law and the most common forms for expungement relief. The Honorable Jennifer Knox and Daniel Bowes will present this free CLE for 1.75 hours of credit on January 10 at the Wake County Courthouse room 1113 from […]

Why You Should Attend This program will provide an introduction to the rapidly changing practice of limited scope representation (often called “unbundling”) in a family law context, including all of the fee agreements, forms and other materials you will need to practice limited scope representation competently, safely and profitably. What You Will Learn The ethical […]

If you have already volunteered as a supervising attorney with the Cancer Project, you know how meaningful advance directive documents can be in bringing peace of mind to individuals facing daunting and difficult medical situations. If you have not had the chance to volunteer in this role, we invite you to join us! To learn […]

Why You Should Attend The program will provide an overview of immigration relief that may be available to children, victims of crime and trafficking, and individuals eligible for asylum. Experienced faculty will discuss substantive and procedural issues as well as new developments in relevant case law and processes. What You Will Learn Asylum: establishing eligibility […]

Why You Should Attend The program will provide an overview of immigration relief that may be available to children, victims of crime and trafficking, and individuals eligible for asylum. Experienced faculty will discuss substantive and procedural issues as well as new developments in relevant case law and processes. What You Will Learn Asylum: establishing eligibility […]

Why You Should Attend This program will address the basics of Social Security law and practice and how to represent clients with disabilities who are seeking benefits or appealing benefit claim denials. The application and appeals process can be confusing and difficult for the many claimants for disability benefits who cannot afford legal representation, and […]

Why You Should Attend This program will address the basics of Social Security law and practice and how to represent clients with disabilities who are seeking benefits or appealing benefit claim denials. The application and appeals process can be confusing and difficult for the many claimants for disability benefits who cannot afford legal representation, and […]

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 […]