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2024 National Celebration of Pro Bono

Rhode Island

October 20-26, 2024

All Month

Free CLE for Pro Bono 

Rhode Island Bar Association 

Statewide, RI

This month, in recognition of the National Pro Bono Celebration, we're offering a special opportunity: any attorney who accepts a pro bono case will be eligible to attend a CLE from the list below free of charge. Please help us support our marginalized Rhode Islanders during this time of national recognition of pro bono. Without you, unfortunately, many individuals & families including our elderly and military personnel will go unrepresented. 

Thursday, October 17, 2024

Access to Justice: Bridging Language Barriers

Rhode Island Bar Association

Virtual, RI

The Rhode Island Judiciary provides language access services to thousands of limited English proficient (LEP) court users annually to ensure equal access to the courts. This program will cover how the Judiciary enables meaningful participation for LEP users and best practices for attorneys and entities complying with state and federal language access laws.

Friday, October 25, 2024

Trauma-Sensitive Lawyering: Best Practices for RI Attorneys

Rhode Island Bar Association

Virtual, RI
Trauma affects people from all walks of life and can significantly impact their ability to navigate legal processes. Most clients seeking legal help have experienced trauma, whether from a slip and fall, medical malpractice, assault, or arrest. This CLE seminar equips lawyers with the knowledge and skills for a trauma-informed approach. 

 

 

 

Wednesday, October 30, 2024

Best Bankruptcy Practices Post-COVID

Rhode Island Volunteer Lawyer Program 

Virtual, RI

This comprehensive seminar will cover essential consumer bankruptcy strategies and fundamental issues that arise in both Chapter 7 and 13 cases. Practical pointers and perspectives for handling RI cases will be addressed along with the post-COVID changes to the practice of bankruptcy.