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SUMMARY:Worcester District Court Small Claims Lawyer for the Day
DESCRIPTION:VOLUNTEER CALL TO ACTION! \nThis remote Lawyer for the Day program is a collaborative pro bono project with the Worcester County Bar Association (WCBA) that provides Limited Assistance Representation (LAR) to low-income debtors in the Worcester District Court\, Small Claims Session. This program takes places every Tuesday morning between 8:45 – 11:00 A.M. via Zoom. \nSIGN UP HERE for a session between January and March 2026! \n 
URL:https://communitylegal.org/event/worcester-district-court-small-claims-lawyer-for-the-day/2024-07-23/
LOCATION:via Zoom\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pro Bono
GEO:42.4072107;-71.3824374
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240722T051500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240722T183000
DTSTAMP:20260503T121331
CREATED:20240301T162738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T162738Z
UID:12175-1721625300-1721673000@communitylegal.org
SUMMARY:Community Legal Aid Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://communitylegal.org/event/community-legal-aid-board-meeting-10/
CATEGORIES:Board Meetings,General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240716T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240716T110000
DTSTAMP:20260503T121331
CREATED:20230209T181704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T145042Z
UID:9821-1721119500-1721127600@communitylegal.org
SUMMARY:Worcester District Court Small Claims Lawyer for the Day
DESCRIPTION:VOLUNTEER CALL TO ACTION! \nThis remote Lawyer for the Day program is a collaborative pro bono project with the Worcester County Bar Association (WCBA) that provides Limited Assistance Representation (LAR) to low-income debtors in the Worcester District Court\, Small Claims Session. This program takes places every Tuesday morning between 8:45 – 11:00 A.M. via Zoom. \nSIGN UP HERE for a session between January and March 2026! \n 
URL:https://communitylegal.org/event/worcester-district-court-small-claims-lawyer-for-the-day/2024-07-16/
LOCATION:via Zoom\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pro Bono
GEO:42.4072107;-71.3824374
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240709T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240709T110000
DTSTAMP:20260503T121331
CREATED:20230209T181704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T145041Z
UID:9820-1720514700-1720522800@communitylegal.org
SUMMARY:Worcester District Court Small Claims Lawyer for the Day
DESCRIPTION:VOLUNTEER CALL TO ACTION! \nThis remote Lawyer for the Day program is a collaborative pro bono project with the Worcester County Bar Association (WCBA) that provides Limited Assistance Representation (LAR) to low-income debtors in the Worcester District Court\, Small Claims Session. This program takes places every Tuesday morning between 8:45 – 11:00 A.M. via Zoom. \nSIGN UP HERE for a session between January and March 2026! \n 
URL:https://communitylegal.org/event/worcester-district-court-small-claims-lawyer-for-the-day/2024-07-09/
LOCATION:via Zoom\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pro Bono
GEO:42.4072107;-71.3824374
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240702T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240702T110000
DTSTAMP:20260503T121331
CREATED:20230209T181704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T145041Z
UID:9819-1719909900-1719918000@communitylegal.org
SUMMARY:Worcester District Court Small Claims Lawyer for the Day
DESCRIPTION:VOLUNTEER CALL TO ACTION! \nThis remote Lawyer for the Day program is a collaborative pro bono project with the Worcester County Bar Association (WCBA) that provides Limited Assistance Representation (LAR) to low-income debtors in the Worcester District Court\, Small Claims Session. This program takes places every Tuesday morning between 8:45 – 11:00 A.M. via Zoom. \nSIGN UP HERE for a session between January and March 2026! \n 
URL:https://communitylegal.org/event/worcester-district-court-small-claims-lawyer-for-the-day/2024-07-02/
LOCATION:via Zoom\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pro Bono
GEO:42.4072107;-71.3824374
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240625T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240625T110000
DTSTAMP:20260503T121331
CREATED:20230209T181704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T145040Z
UID:9818-1719305100-1719313200@communitylegal.org
SUMMARY:Worcester District Court Small Claims Lawyer for the Day
DESCRIPTION:VOLUNTEER CALL TO ACTION! \nThis remote Lawyer for the Day program is a collaborative pro bono project with the Worcester County Bar Association (WCBA) that provides Limited Assistance Representation (LAR) to low-income debtors in the Worcester District Court\, Small Claims Session. This program takes places every Tuesday morning between 8:45 – 11:00 A.M. via Zoom. \nSIGN UP HERE for a session between January and March 2026! \n 
URL:https://communitylegal.org/event/worcester-district-court-small-claims-lawyer-for-the-day/2024-06-25/
LOCATION:via Zoom\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pro Bono
GEO:42.4072107;-71.3824374
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240623T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240623T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T121331
CREATED:20240617T143418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240617T155000Z
UID:12653-1719154800-1719162000@communitylegal.org
SUMMARY:Office Hours With An Attorney (Springfield)
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the services offered by Community Legal Aid and the Western New England School of Law Center for Social Justice and consult with an attorney for FREE! \nCommunity Legal Aid\, a non-profit organization\, provides FREE civil legal services to low-income and elderly residents of Central and Western Masschusetts. Learn More: WWW.COMMUNITYLEGAL.ORG \nThe Center for Social Justice at Western New England School of Law aims to assist marginalized and underserved communities and strengthen collaborative efforts between the Law School and the local region to work toward a more just\, equitable\, and inclusive society. Learn More: WNE.EDU/LAW/CENTERS/CENTER-FOR-SOCIAL-JUSTICE \nWhere: Springfield Vietnamese Cultural Association\, 433 Belmont Ave.\, Springfield\, MA 01108 \nWhen: Sunday\, June 23\, 2024 at 3:00 P.M.
URL:https://communitylegal.org/event/office-hours-with-an-attorney-springfield/
LOCATION:Springfield Vietnamese Cultural Association\, 433 Belmont Ave\, Springfield\, MA\, 01108
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240620T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240620T150000
DTSTAMP:20260503T121331
CREATED:20240605T181540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T181622Z
UID:12618-1718892000-1718895600@communitylegal.org
SUMMARY:Preventing Homelessness in Greater Greenfield: Learn about Community Legal Aid's Grant Funded Resources
DESCRIPTION:What: A conversation hosted by the Opioid Task Force with CLA Managing Attorney Jennifer Dieringer\, Housing Attorney Jennifer Alpert\, and House Attorney Gabriel Fonseca about CLA’s recently obtained grant funding to prevent homelessness in the Greater Greenfield area. \nWhen: June 20\, 2024 from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm \nWhere: Zoom\, you can register for free here.
URL:https://communitylegal.org/event/preventing-homelessness-in-greater-greenfield-learn-about-community-legal-aids-grant-funded-resources/
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240618T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240618T110000
DTSTAMP:20260503T121331
CREATED:20230209T181704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T145040Z
UID:9817-1718700300-1718708400@communitylegal.org
SUMMARY:Worcester District Court Small Claims Lawyer for the Day
DESCRIPTION:VOLUNTEER CALL TO ACTION! \nThis remote Lawyer for the Day program is a collaborative pro bono project with the Worcester County Bar Association (WCBA) that provides Limited Assistance Representation (LAR) to low-income debtors in the Worcester District Court\, Small Claims Session. This program takes places every Tuesday morning between 8:45 – 11:00 A.M. via Zoom. \nSIGN UP HERE for a session between January and March 2026! \n 
URL:https://communitylegal.org/event/worcester-district-court-small-claims-lawyer-for-the-day/2024-06-18/
LOCATION:via Zoom\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pro Bono
GEO:42.4072107;-71.3824374
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240612T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240612T140000
DTSTAMP:20260503T121331
CREATED:20240605T182247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T182439Z
UID:12623-1718197200-1718200800@communitylegal.org
SUMMARY:Senior Partners for Justice Virtual Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:What: The Honorable John D. Casey is the Chief Justice of the Massachusetts Probate and Family Court Department. Previously\, he was an Associate Justice and then First Justice of the Norfolk Division of the Massachusetts Probate and Family Court. He was also an Associate Justice of the Essex Division of the Massachusetts Probate and Family Court. He served as a member of the Commission on Judicial Conduct\, 2025 Transition Leadership Team\, mentored new judges and served as a panelist on numerous events for the Massachusetts Bar Association\, Boston Bar Association\, Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) and numerous local state bar associations. In 2014\, He received the Bar Association of Norfolk County Person of the Year Award. In 2021 Chief Justice Casey accepted the National Child Support Enforcement Association Innovative Partnership/Collaboration Award on behalf of the Massachusetts Probate and Family Court. In 2022\, Chief Justice Casey was bestowed the Oracle Award from the Massachusetts Family and Probate American Inn of Court. For 23 years\, he was a partner in the Attleboro Law Firm of Casey and Thompson\, P.C. where he specialized in family law and criminal defense. Chief Justice Casey previously co taught the MCLE Family Law Trial Advocacy program. He received his undergraduate degree from Bates College and his J.D. from Suffolk University Law School in 1982.\n\nWhen: Jun 12\, 2024 from 1:00 pm  to 2:00 pm\n\n\n\nWhere: Zoom\, you can register here.
URL:https://communitylegal.org/event/senior-partners-for-justice-virtual-luncheon/
CATEGORIES:General Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240611T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240611T110000
DTSTAMP:20260503T121331
CREATED:20230209T181704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T145039Z
UID:9816-1718095500-1718103600@communitylegal.org
SUMMARY:Worcester District Court Small Claims Lawyer for the Day
DESCRIPTION:VOLUNTEER CALL TO ACTION! \nThis remote Lawyer for the Day program is a collaborative pro bono project with the Worcester County Bar Association (WCBA) that provides Limited Assistance Representation (LAR) to low-income debtors in the Worcester District Court\, Small Claims Session. This program takes places every Tuesday morning between 8:45 – 11:00 A.M. via Zoom. \nSIGN UP HERE for a session between January and March 2026! \n 
URL:https://communitylegal.org/event/worcester-district-court-small-claims-lawyer-for-the-day/2024-06-11/
LOCATION:via Zoom\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pro Bono
GEO:42.4072107;-71.3824374
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240604T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240604T110000
DTSTAMP:20260503T121331
CREATED:20230209T181704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T145027Z
UID:9815-1717490700-1717498800@communitylegal.org
SUMMARY:Worcester District Court Small Claims Lawyer for the Day
DESCRIPTION:VOLUNTEER CALL TO ACTION! \nThis remote Lawyer for the Day program is a collaborative pro bono project with the Worcester County Bar Association (WCBA) that provides Limited Assistance Representation (LAR) to low-income debtors in the Worcester District Court\, Small Claims Session. This program takes places every Tuesday morning between 8:45 – 11:00 A.M. via Zoom. \nSIGN UP HERE for a session between January and March 2026! \n 
URL:https://communitylegal.org/event/worcester-district-court-small-claims-lawyer-for-the-day/2024-06-04/
LOCATION:via Zoom\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pro Bono
GEO:42.4072107;-71.3824374
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240528T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240528T110000
DTSTAMP:20260503T121331
CREATED:20230209T181704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T145025Z
UID:9814-1716885900-1716894000@communitylegal.org
SUMMARY:Worcester District Court Small Claims Lawyer for the Day
DESCRIPTION:VOLUNTEER CALL TO ACTION! \nThis remote Lawyer for the Day program is a collaborative pro bono project with the Worcester County Bar Association (WCBA) that provides Limited Assistance Representation (LAR) to low-income debtors in the Worcester District Court\, Small Claims Session. This program takes places every Tuesday morning between 8:45 – 11:00 A.M. via Zoom. \nSIGN UP HERE for a session between January and March 2026! \n 
URL:https://communitylegal.org/event/worcester-district-court-small-claims-lawyer-for-the-day/2024-05-28/
LOCATION:via Zoom\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pro Bono
GEO:42.4072107;-71.3824374
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240521T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240521T110000
DTSTAMP:20260503T121331
CREATED:20230209T181704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T145022Z
UID:9813-1716281100-1716289200@communitylegal.org
SUMMARY:Worcester District Court Small Claims Lawyer for the Day
DESCRIPTION:VOLUNTEER CALL TO ACTION! \nThis remote Lawyer for the Day program is a collaborative pro bono project with the Worcester County Bar Association (WCBA) that provides Limited Assistance Representation (LAR) to low-income debtors in the Worcester District Court\, Small Claims Session. This program takes places every Tuesday morning between 8:45 – 11:00 A.M. via Zoom. \nSIGN UP HERE for a session between January and March 2026! \n 
URL:https://communitylegal.org/event/worcester-district-court-small-claims-lawyer-for-the-day/2024-05-21/
LOCATION:via Zoom\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pro Bono
GEO:42.4072107;-71.3824374
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240514T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240514T110000
DTSTAMP:20260503T121331
CREATED:20230209T181704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T145020Z
UID:9812-1715676300-1715684400@communitylegal.org
SUMMARY:Worcester District Court Small Claims Lawyer for the Day
DESCRIPTION:VOLUNTEER CALL TO ACTION! \nThis remote Lawyer for the Day program is a collaborative pro bono project with the Worcester County Bar Association (WCBA) that provides Limited Assistance Representation (LAR) to low-income debtors in the Worcester District Court\, Small Claims Session. This program takes places every Tuesday morning between 8:45 – 11:00 A.M. via Zoom. \nSIGN UP HERE for a session between January and March 2026! \n 
URL:https://communitylegal.org/event/worcester-district-court-small-claims-lawyer-for-the-day/2024-05-14/
LOCATION:via Zoom\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pro Bono
GEO:42.4072107;-71.3824374
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240508
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240509
DTSTAMP:20260503T121331
CREATED:20240313T005523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240313T005558Z
UID:12256-1715126400-1715212799@communitylegal.org
SUMMARY:Family Lawyer for the Day CANCELED
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://communitylegal.org/event/family-lawyer-for-the-day-canceled/2024-05-08/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240507T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240507T110000
DTSTAMP:20260503T121331
CREATED:20230209T181704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T145017Z
UID:9811-1715071500-1715079600@communitylegal.org
SUMMARY:Worcester District Court Small Claims Lawyer for the Day
DESCRIPTION:VOLUNTEER CALL TO ACTION! \nThis remote Lawyer for the Day program is a collaborative pro bono project with the Worcester County Bar Association (WCBA) that provides Limited Assistance Representation (LAR) to low-income debtors in the Worcester District Court\, Small Claims Session. This program takes places every Tuesday morning between 8:45 – 11:00 A.M. via Zoom. \nSIGN UP HERE for a session between January and March 2026! \n 
URL:https://communitylegal.org/event/worcester-district-court-small-claims-lawyer-for-the-day/2024-05-07/
LOCATION:via Zoom\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pro Bono
GEO:42.4072107;-71.3824374
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240409T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240409T190000
DTSTAMP:20260503T121331
CREATED:20240307T184839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240308T174634Z
UID:12211-1712682000-1712689200@communitylegal.org
SUMMARY:Criminal Record Sealing and Expungement Clinic (Gt. Barrington)
DESCRIPTION:What: Criminal Record Sealing and Expungement Clinic \nDespite the fact that you may never have been found guilty of a charge\, or that you fulfilled any requirements of a guilty plea or verdict\, you might be having trouble finding or keeping housing or employment because of your Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) \nIf you want help understanding what is on your CORI and attempting to seal eligible charges\, we are here to help. \nWhen: April 9\, 2024 from 5:00-7:00 PM \nWhere: The Guthrie Center\, 2 Van Deusenville Rd\, Great Barrington\, MA 01230
URL:https://communitylegal.org/event/criminal-record-sealing-and-expungement-clinic-gt-barrington/
LOCATION:The Guthrie Center\, 2 Van Deusenville Rd\, Great Barrington\, 01230\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240327T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240327T163000
DTSTAMP:20260503T121331
CREATED:20240124T200321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240124T200321Z
UID:11743-1711544400-1711557000@communitylegal.org
SUMMARY:Housing Court Training for Attorneys - Hampden County
DESCRIPTION:The Hampden County Bar Association Legal Clinic\, in partnership with Community Legal Aid\, will be hosting a Housing Court Training to train attorneys in a new area of practice. \nThe Training will be held on Wednesday\, March 27\, 2024\, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Roderick L. Ireland Courthouse in the Commissioners Room. The Training will prepare volunteers with a basic overview of Housing Court Law and tools to assist landlords and tenants in a “Lawyer for the Day” (LFD) capacity. The Training will cover an overview of Massachusetts residential tenancy laws\, a summary of process law and procedure\, and the purpose of LFD/Role of the Volunteer Lawyer. \nA certificate of attendance and Lunch will be provided! *Attendees must sign up for a LFD shift as the price of admission* \nPANEL\n• Honorable Jonathan J. Kane\, First Justice\, Western Division Housing Court\n• Clerk Magistrate Michael J. Doherty\, Western Housing Court\n• Chief Housing Specialist Jenni Pothier\, Western Division Housing Court\n• Gordon P. Shaw\, Esq.\, Community Legal Aid\n• Dennis P. Powers\, Esq.\, Powers Law Group LLP\n• Peter T. Lane\, Esq.\, Fierst Bloomberg Ohm LLP\n• Richard Herbert\, Esq.\, Rich Herbert Law\, P.C. \nREGISTER TODAY!\nFor questions please call 413-733-6500 or email Tamika Ortiz-Acosta\, Legal Clinic Manager\, at tamika@hcbar.org
URL:https://communitylegal.org/event/housing-court-training-for-attorneys-hampden-county/
LOCATION:Roderick L. Ireland Courthouse\, 50 State Street\, Springfield\, MA\, 01102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pro Bono,General Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240327
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240328
DTSTAMP:20260503T121331
CREATED:20240313T005523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240313T005556Z
UID:12254-1711497600-1711583999@communitylegal.org
SUMMARY:Family Lawyer for the Day CANCELED
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://communitylegal.org/event/family-lawyer-for-the-day-canceled/2024-03-27/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240325T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240325T183000
DTSTAMP:20260503T121331
CREATED:20240301T162613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T162613Z
UID:12173-1711386900-1711391400@communitylegal.org
SUMMARY:Community Legal Aid Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://communitylegal.org/event/community-legal-aid-board-meeting-9/
CATEGORIES:Board Meetings,General Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240228T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240228T120000
DTSTAMP:20260503T121331
CREATED:20230209T182318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240612T232710Z
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SUMMARY:Worcester Probate and Family Court Lawyer for the Day
DESCRIPTION:Worcester Probate and Family Court Lawyer for the Day\n\n\n\n\n\nAt this pro bono program coordinated by Community Legal Aid\, low-income litigants can speak to a free volunteer private attorney to get basic legal advice\, help understanding the laws\, and assistance filling out forms. Please note that the program only assists with family law matters and does not assist with probate matters. \nBecause this pro bono program is dependent upon volunteers\, we cannot guarantee a volunteer attorney is available each week. Please check our calendar to confirm whether a volunteer is scheduled for the day you plan to arrive. Occasionally\, we are unable to provide an update if a volunteer cancels with less than 24 hours’ notice. We are sorry for any inconvenience. \nWHEN:\n\n\nWednesdays\, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. \n\n\nNo sign-up necessary. First-come\, first-served \n\n\nDue to volunteer capacity\, we can only assist approximately 5 people each session \nLOCATION:\n\n\nWorcester Court Service Center; 1st floor of the Worcester Trial Court \n\n\n225 Main St.\, 1st Floor\, Worcester\, MA 01608 \nELIGIBILITY:\n\n\nServing low-income individuals whose household income falls 200% or below the federal poverty guidelines \n\n\nCan only serve U.S. Citizens\, Legal Permanent Residents\, or those with an eligible documented status \nSERVICES:\n\n\nLegal advice and guidance; answer case-related questions; discuss legal options and strategy; assist drafting pleadings and court forms for family law matters \nWANT TO BE A VOLUNTEER ATTORNEY? SIGN UP HERE (for attorneys only) \nQUESTIONS? Please email FamilyLFD@cla-ma.org.
URL:https://communitylegal.org/event/worcester-family-court-lawyer-for-the-day/
LOCATION:Worcester Court Service Center\, 225 Main St\, 1st Floor\, Worcester\, 01608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pro Bono
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240129T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240129T180000
DTSTAMP:20260503T121331
CREATED:20231212T202121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231212T202121Z
UID:11581-1706544000-1706551200@communitylegal.org
SUMMARY:Consumer Debt Training- Advising and Representing Debtors in Small Claims Court
DESCRIPTION:A CLE webinar produced by the Social Law Library featuring: \n\nJoy Sun\, Attorney\, Consumer Rights Unit at Greater Boston Legal Services\nSarah Perlman\, Attorney\, Consumer Rights Unit at Greater Boston Legal Services\nChoyce McIntosh\, Pro Bono Coordinator\, Community Legal Aid\n\nThis training will provide you with the resources necessary to do so\, whether you‘re a pro bono volunteer or just starting your consumer law practice. Topics covered will include: \n\nAn overview of consumer debt collection\nHow to validate & dispute debt\nStopping harassment by debt collectors\nWhat income is exempt from collection\nAdvising and representing debtors in small claims court\nRelevant consumer resources in Massachusetts\nAnswering your consumer debt questions
URL:https://communitylegal.org/event/consumer-debt-training-advising-and-representing-debtors-in-small-claims-court/
LOCATION:via Zoom\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pro Bono
GEO:42.4072107;-71.3824374
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240127T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240127T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T121331
CREATED:20240126T205144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T205223Z
UID:11771-1706369400-1706374800@communitylegal.org
SUMMARY:Know Your Rights: Fair Housing\, Sexuality\, and Gender Identity and Expression.
DESCRIPTION:Know Your Rights: Fair Housing\, Sexuality\, and Gender Identity and Expression. \nJanuary 27\, 2024 – 3:30pm to 5pm\, Forbes Library \nJanuary 30\, 2024 – 6pm to 7:30pm\, Translate Gender. \nLGBTQIA+ individuals are protected by both federal and state anti-discrimination laws. Join the Fair Housing Project of Community Legal Aid and Translate Gender for a workshop that addresses legal rights under the Fair Housing Act and Massachusetts state anti-discrimination laws. \nRegister: \nforms.gle/gkLMNtUCrhUe29Zt6
URL:https://communitylegal.org/event/know-your-rights-fair-housing-sexuality-and-gender-identity-and-expression/
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231213T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231213T140000
DTSTAMP:20260503T121331
CREATED:20231127T194645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231127T194901Z
UID:11518-1702472400-1702476000@communitylegal.org
SUMMARY:Franklin Access to Justice Campaign Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:The citizens of Franklin County have been asking to have a Community Legal Aid office once again in our community. Our voices have been heard. In 2024\, Community Legal Aid (CLA) is opening a new full-time office in downtown Greenfield to support the legal needs of our low-income and elderly neighbors throughout Franklin County. \nPlease join us on Wednesday\, December 13\, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. for a free fundraising luncheon at Hope & Olive to celebrate CLA’s new Franklin County office and to learn about how important CLA’s work is to our community. Senator Jo Comerford will be our special guest. \nWhen: Wednesday\, December 13\, 2023 from 1:00 – 2:00 P.M. \nWhere: Hope and Olive\, 44 Hope Street\, Greenfield \nWho: Open to members of the Franklin county legal community and beyond! Anyone interested in learning more about Community Legal Aid’s Access to Justice Campaign is welcome! \nWe hope that you will be able to join us. Our goal is to show an increase in the numbers of individuals\, firms\, and businesses in Franklin County supporting the Franklin County Access to Justice Campaign. \nLet us know you’re coming! RSVP
URL:https://communitylegal.org/event/franklinlunch/
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231116T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231116T193000
DTSTAMP:20260503T121331
CREATED:20231017T182644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231017T182723Z
UID:11268-1700157600-1700163000@communitylegal.org
SUMMARY:Know Your Rights: School Discipline in MA (Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to know more about your child’s rights in school discipline proceedings?\nDoes your child’s school frequently call you and ask you to pick your child up early due to behavior concerns?\nDo you want to know more about the relationship between school discipline\,special education\, mental health\, and race? \n¿Quieres saber más sobre los derechos de su niño en los procedimientos disciplinarios escolares?\n¿La escuela de su niño lo llama con frecuencia y le pide que lo recoja temprano debido a problemas de comportamiento?\n¿Quieres saber más sobre la relación entre la disciplina escolar\, educación especial\, salud mental y raza? \nThe Support Network invites you to hear from attorneys from Community Legal Aid’s Education Law Unit about the rights of MA students and their families in school discipline proceedings. Presentation to be followed by Q&A. \nThe Support Network lo invita a escuchar a los abogados de la Unidad de Derecho Educativo de Community Legal Aid sobre los derechos de los estudiantes de MA y sus familias en los procedimientos disciplinarios escolares. Presentación seguida de preguntas y respuestas. \nTo RSVP and receive the Zoom link:\nPara confirmar su asistencia y recibir el enlace de Zoom:\ngemond@wmtcinfo.org\n(413) 530-4689
URL:https://communitylegal.org/event/school-discipline/
LOCATION:MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
GEO:42.4072107;-71.3824374
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231109T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231109T160000
DTSTAMP:20260503T121331
CREATED:20231006T152319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T145359Z
UID:11220-1699534800-1699545600@communitylegal.org
SUMMARY:Estate Planning Clinic
DESCRIPTION:Community Legal Aid\, in collaboration with Hanover Insurance Group\, is hosting a one-day Estate Planning Clinic. Volunteer attorneys will prepare wills\, powers of attorney\, and health care proxies\, free for veterans\, seniors\, & others who are financially eligible. \nSpace is limited. Advanced registration is required.
URL:https://communitylegal.org/event/estate-planning-clinic/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231102T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231102T190000
DTSTAMP:20260503T121331
CREATED:20231012T201336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231031T142755Z
UID:11241-1698944400-1698951600@communitylegal.org
SUMMARY:Worcester Access to Justice Campaign Kick-Off
DESCRIPTION:Community Legal Aid (CLA) invites you to Working Together for Justice\, an Access to Justice Campaign kick-off event\, co-hosted by the Worcester County Access to Justice Campaign Committee Chair Lynette Paczkowski\, CLA Board President\, Hon. Luis Perez (Ret.)\, and Worcester County Bar Association President Leonardo Angiulo. \nJoin us on Thursday\, November 2nd for an opportunity to learn about CLA’s work providing civil legal services and how it impacts our community. Then\, enjoy live music performed by local music duo Ash & Eric. \nWhen: Thursday\, November 2\, 2023 from 5:00 – 7:00 P.M. \nWhere: Redemption Rock Brewing Co.\, 333 Shrewsbury Street\, Worcester (Read about parking at Redemption Rock). \nWho: Open to members of the Worcester county legal community and beyond! Anyone interested in learning more about Community Legal Aid’s Access to Justice Campaign is welcome! \nThere will be a cash bar and complimentary Hors D’oeuvres! Let us know you’re coming – RSVP!
URL:https://communitylegal.org/event/togetherforjustice/
LOCATION:Redemption Rock Brewing Co.\, 333 Shrewsbury Street\, Worcester\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231024T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231024T180000
DTSTAMP:20260503T121331
CREATED:20230929T201031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230929T211523Z
UID:10867-1698163200-1698170400@communitylegal.org
SUMMARY:Free Wage Theft Legal Clinic
DESCRIPTION:Help is available! Wage theft and worker exploitation are rising. To help workers\, the Attorney General’s Office holds Wage Theft Clinics with community partners like Community Legal Aid. Lawyers\, law students\, and interpreters will be at the Clinic to help you learn about your rights\, draft a demand letter\, or prepare a small claims court complaint. Walk-ins are welcome. If you need an interpreter\, please call (617) 727-3465. Please bring these papers\, if you have them: pay stubs\, time sheets\, letters/emails/texts from your employer. This event is FREE. \nhttps://www.mass.gov/info-details/free-wage-theft-legal-clinic
URL:https://communitylegal.org/event/free-wage-theft-legal-clinic/
LOCATION:YMCA of Central MA\, 1 Salem Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01608\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
GEO:42.2600393;-71.7988973
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231019T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231019T110000
DTSTAMP:20260503T121331
CREATED:20230914T182145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230914T185411Z
UID:10794-1697702400-1697713200@communitylegal.org
SUMMARY:Worcester Thanks a Latte @ Fuel America
DESCRIPTION:Dear Community Legal Aid Pro Bono Attorneys and Valued Partners\,\nOctober is National Celebrate Pro Bono Month! We are honored to celebrate you during Pro Bono Month 2023. \nPlease join us as we kick off Pro Bono Month with a Thanks A Latte Volunteer Appreciation Event at Fuel America in Worcester. Join us for coffee and breakfast as we thank all of our volunteers and community partners for your ongoing support. \nWhere: Fuel America – 6 Mercantile Street\, Worcester \nWhen: October 19\, 2023 from 8:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. \nHow: Please RSVP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd4t4YStsY9ULwrIZ_NcMcGavIVaHGwDyg0TZFpfRDjyYjQuQ/viewform
URL:https://communitylegal.org/event/worcester-thanks-a-latte-fuel-america/
LOCATION:Fuel America\, 6 Mercantile Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pro Bono,General Events
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