Free CLE: Pro Se Assistance Program Volunteer Attorney Training
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If you are an experienced federal court litigator or appellate attorney, this free CLE training is for you. You can learn about a great way to serve the Court and your community. Starting February 2017 under the leadership of the Honorable Frank P. Geraci, Jr., Chief Judge, WDNY, the Pro Se Assistance Program (PSAP) will provide free limited scope legal assistance to financially eligible pro se litigants in the U.S. District Court WDNY, Rochester Division, on Wednesdays from noon – 2 pm. The PSAP is a joint program of the SUNY Buffalo Law School and Volunteer Legal Services Project of Monroe County, Inc. (VLSP).
We need your help to make this new program a success. Please join us at this informative FREE CLE to learn more about the PSAP and how you can help. |
| CLE credit: |
1.0 hour Professional Practice 0.5 hour Ethics |
| Date: | Friday, January 20th, 2017 |
| Time: |
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. (Registration 1:45 p.m.) |
| Agenda: |
1:45pm – 2:00pm Registration 2:00pm – 2:05pm Welcome 2:05pm – 2:20pm Introduction to the PSAP 2:20pm – 2:55pm Overview of Pro Se Litigation in WDNY 2:55pm – 3:20pm Limited Scope Representation under the NY Rules of Professional Conduct 3:20pm – 3:30pm Q&A |
| Location: |
Kenneth B. Keating Federal Building 100 State Street, Room B340, Rochester, NY 14614 |
| RSVP: | Please RSVP by January 15th, 2017 to kchung@vlsprochester.org |
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This program is appropriate only for experienced attorneys. By attending this training and receiving free CLE credit, you agree to be placed on a volunteer attorney list to be called upon to participate in one (2 hour) volunteer session at the Pro Se Assistance Program. VLSP has been certified by the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board as an accredited provider of continuing legal education in the State of New York. |
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