Disaster Legal Services Bootcamp
The Disaster Legal Services Bootcamp was a full-day CLE held at the North Carolina Rural Center on November 15th, 2019 to prepare interested attorneys and paralegals to help following a natural disaster. The CLE was held in partnership with the Governor’s Commission on Volunteerism and the NC Community Foundation. Event presentations were recorded and are...
Appellate Pro Bono Program Training
Please see the below videos for an overview of and best practices for pro bono appellate representation through the NC Appellate Pro Bono Program. Visit ncprobono.org/appellate for more information. Nuts and Bolts of Appellate Practice: Brief Writing and Oral Arguments:
Effective Communication with the Legal Services Client 2018
As states enact new pro bono requirements and ease some restrictions on pro bono representation, it is becoming more important than ever for lawyers to understand the unique challenges posed by pro bono clients. This massive open online course (MOOC) is free to anyone who wants to learn more about how to meet the unique...
Interpreting for Limited English Proficient (LEP) Clients
This training will prepare multilingual volunteers to serve as interpreters for limited English proficient (LEP) clients. Some of the topics explored in the Interpreting for LEP Clients training series include: Barriers to Access for LEP Clients Interpreter’s Role Interpreter’s Code of Ethics Skills, Procedures, and Best Practices Developing Interpreting Skills This training series is provided by the...