Legal Aid Academy

Learn. Connect. Advocate.

What to Expect

Legal Aid Academy is a one-day volunteer training experience designed to equip attorneys, law students, and community advocates with the practical tools and knowledge needed to support low-income Kentuckians facing critical civil legal issues.

Through focused trainings led by Legal Aid staff and community partners, attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the legal challenges affecting vulnerable families and individuals — and how volunteer advocates can make a meaningful impact.

Agenda

A morning coffee and networking
Practice-focused trainings in:
- Domestic Violence Advocacy
- Consumer Law Issues
- Eviction & Housing Stability
One hour of ethics CLE focused on poverty law and access to justice
Lunch hosted by the Kentucky Bar Association Young Lawyers Division
Opportunities to connect with Legal Aid staff, pro bono volunteers, and fellow advocates

Incentives

CLE credit, including ethics credit
Certificate of Completion: “Legal Aid Academy Graduate”
Recognition on Legal Aid’s website/social media
Priority invitations to future volunteer opportunities and trainings
Resume-building experience for young attorneys and law students

Registration Form

Whether participants are new to pro bono service or looking to deepen their engagement, Legal Aid Academy offers a practical and accessible introduction to the work of civil legal aid.