LIVE ZOOM: Volunteer Training: Eviction Defense and How to Help as a Volunteer

Monday, Oct. 23, 2023 | 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

This class will be hosted on ZOOM

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Los Angeles is facing a homelessness crisis and pro bono attorneys are needed to help prevent unjust evictions of low-income tenants. This training will provide an overview of the eviction process and outline current housing laws that protect tenants against eviction. After completing this training, attorney volunteers can join the We Are LA Pro Bono Project and partner with legal services organizations to provide free legal assistance to tenants facing eviction through clinics and taking on full scope cases. Pro Bono volunteer projects will provide volunteers the opportunity to practice Landlord-tenant law and learn litigation skills while helping tenants navigate the eviction process.

Class covers:

  • We are LA Pro Bono project overview
  • The Eviction Crisis
  • Eviction laws and eviction protections
  • The eviction process
  • How to get involved as a volunteer

MCLE Disclaimer: MCLE credit is only granted to attorneys licensed to practice law by the State Bar of California. Attorneys from other jurisdictions should contact their state bar to learn about credit reciprocity.

Earn 1.0 hour general MCLE credit

Although you can listen to the class from various kinds of devices, you will need video to view the speaker(s) and any presentation materials and the ability to type on your device and use Zoom to ask questions or use the chat features.   

Presented by:

We Are LA Pro Bono Partners (https://www.mayorsfundla.org/our-work/)

Although you can listen to the class from various kinds of devices, you will need video to view the speaker(s) and any presentation materials and the ability to type on your device and use Zoom to ask questions or use the chat features.  

 

ON DEMAND: Taxpayer Bill of Rights, Collections and Resolutions

Taxpayers have the right to know what they need to do, how to comply with tax laws and what their options are for resolving debt. These rights are found in the Internal Revenue Code and in IRS Publication 1.

Presented by: Krystal Premachandra, Director, Bet Tzedek Tax Project, Bet Tzedek Legal Services (https://bettzedek.org/)

Course Materials: If you would like to receive a copy of the course materials for any of the classes, including any PowerPoint used, please register at the Register Now! button for the class, provided below.

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LIVE ZOOM: Introduction to Legal Research: Types & Sources of Law

Thursday, April 4, 2024: 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Thursday, June 27, 2024: 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Thursday, September 19: 2024, 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

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This class introduces legal researchers to cases, statutes, and regulations, and the roles they play in your research. Learn fundamental legal research concepts by focusing on the elements and features of legal research materials and the tools by which to locate them.

Class covers:

  • Introduction to primary and secondary authority
  • Finding tools
  • Characteristics of legal research materials
  • Legal research tips

Presented by: LA Law Library Reference Librarians

Registration fees: FREE
Registration reserves spot

No legal advice:
LA Law Library provides access to legal resources and assistance with legal research. LA Law Library does not provide legal advice. For legal advice, you should consult an attorney.

LIVE ZOOM: Finding Legal Forms & Templates

Thursday, January 25, 2024, 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Thursday, July 11, 2024, 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 3, 2024, 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

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Learn how to find forms and templates for different types of legal matters. Learn about form resources available in and out of the Library — from the Library’s practice guides and form books to the many online sources, both in the Library and available elsewhere.

Class covers:

  • Finding forms on court and agency websites
  • Accessing California Judicial Council court forms
  • Finding form books in the Library
  • Locating form books in Library databases
  • Creating pleadings using Library’s pleading paper templates


Presented by: LA Law Library Reference Librarians

Registration fees: FREE
Registration reserves spot

No legal advice:
LA Law Library provides access to legal resources and assistance with legal research. LA Law Library does not provide legal advice. For legal advice, you should consult an attorney.

LIVE ZOOM: Introduction to Thomson Reuters Westlaw

Thursday, May 2, 2024: 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Thursday, July 25, 2024: 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 17, 2024: 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

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Receive hands-on instruction on how to use a popular all-in-one source for legal research. The Westlaw (formerly known as WestlawNext) legal research database that has been described as "ground breaking" and "Google for lawyers."

Class covers:

  • Formulating search queries
  • Reviewing and filtering search results
  • Finding cases and code sections
  • Hands-on exercises


Presented by: LA Law Library Reference Librarians

Registration fees: FREE
Registration reserves spot

No legal advice:
LA Law Library provides access to legal resources and assistance with legal research. LA Law Library does not provide legal advice. For legal advice, you should consult an attorney.

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