Pro Bono Round Up
Welcome to the Pro Bono Quarterly Round-Up. Here you will find all the latest from Legal Aid Society’s Volunteer Lawyer Program, including upcoming events, CLEs, and volunteer opportunities.
Upcoming FREE CLEs
1 hour of KBA CLE credit pending.
Debt Defense and Consumer Rights Law CLE
Friday, April 11 | Noon to 1 PM | Virtual and In Person
Melissa Weinstein, Advocacy Director at Legal Aid Society, will present on debt collection and consumer protection laws, including practical guidance on representing legal aid clients in consumer debt litigation. The CLE will be in person and virtual. For those attending in person, lunch will be provided. The presentation will be recorded and available online for later viewing.
The in-person session will be held at Legal Aid Society's Downtown Louisville Office (416 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd., Ste. 300 Louisville, KY 40202). For questions regarding this training, please contact Liz Tate at ltate@yourlegalaid.org.
1 hour CLE accreditation pending with the Kentucky Bar Association
Assisting Self-Represented Clients at Pro Se Divorce Clinics
Friday, April 25 | Noon to 1 PM
Virtual and In Person
This one-hour virtual and in-person CLE will prepare potential volunteer attorneys to assist at pro se divorce clinics, where they will assist clients in preparing, filing, and finalizing their pro se divorce. The in-person session will be held at Legal Aid Society's Downtown Louisville Office (416 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd., Ste. 300 Louisville, KY 40202). For those attending in person, lunch will be provided. For questions regarding this training, please contact Beth Robinson at brobinson@yourlegalaid.org.
1 hour CLE credit pending with the Kentucky Bar Association.
1 hour of KBA CLE credit pending.
Current Volunteer Opportunities
We are currently accepting volunteers to provide pro bono assistance at divorce clinics. Sign up using the calendar below!
Interested in volunteering another way? Complete our Volunteer Registration Form.
Our Resource Library
Did you know you could watch training videos on-demand through our resource library? Our resource library is the ultimate destination for pro bono attorneys seeking to enhance their practice. It serves as a hub providing access to a diverse range of video training sessions designed to support you as you help close the justice gap.
Within our library, you will find a variety of resources, including motion templates and form letters, all specifically tailored to simplify your work. These tools are developed to save you time and ensure that you can deliver effective legal support to those in need.