Events

Pro Bono Panel Discussion

University of Alabama Culverhouse School of Law Bryant Drive, Tuscaloosa, AL, United States

A panel of three lawyers will discuss their pro bono experiences with law students.   Sponsoring organizations: University of Alabama School of Law Public Interest Insitute

Wills for Heroes – Tallapoosa County

Tallapoosa County Courthouse 233 Lee Street, Alexander City, AL, United States

Attorneys will be preparing wills, powers of attorney and advanced directives for health care for the first responders in Tallapoosa County.   Sponsoring organizations: Alabama State Bar Tallapoosa County Bar Association

Re-entry Assistance Clinic

Tuscaloosa County Probation Office 220-D 14th Street , Tuscaloosa, AL, United States

Students from the University of Alabama School of Law will conduct intake for ex-offenders to determine legal and other issues which may be barriers to successful reentry.   Sponsoring organizations: University of Alabama School of Law Public Interest Institute

YWCA Domestic Violence Case Training

Birmingham Municipal Court 801 17th Street North, Birmingham, AL, United States

This Domestic Violence Mock Trial Session will offer criminal justice professionals, community leaders, law enforcement and social service professionals in Jefferson County an opportunity to learn more about best practices through an interactive model misdemeanor domestic violence case. CLE Credit Eligible? Yes Registration and other Information: Lisa Florence at lflorence@ywcabham.org   Sponsoring organizations: YWCA Central […]

Montgomery Legal Assistance Clinic

Community Action Headstart Building 1100 Adams Avenue, Montgomery, AL, United States

Get answers to your legal questions at the Montgomery County Bar Counsel and Advice Clinic.  The clinic is open to the public and does not require an appointment.  Local lawyers will provide free legal advice to those who cannot afford legal assistance. Note: This event is not eligible for MCLE credit.   Sponsoring organizations: Montgomery […]

Domestic Relations Help Desk

Jefferson County Domestic Relations Courthouse (First Floor) 2124 7th Avenue N., Birmingham, AL, United States

Free legal clinic for eligible clients to receive help with domestic relations and family law legal issues.  This clinic is held every Wednesday in October in conjunction with Pro Bono Month. If you are a lawyer interested in volunteering for this event, please contact Nancy Yarbrough via email at nyarbrough@vlpbirmingham.org. Note: CLE is not available […]

Attorney for the Day – Limited Legal Advice Clinic

Government Plaza 205 Government Street, Mobile, AL, United States

This is two-hour free legal advice clinic for citizens of Baldwin, Clarke, Mobile and Washington counties.  The event is first come, first serve.  Sign in begins at 12:30 p.m.   Sponsoring organizations: South Alabama Volunteer Lawyers Program

District Court Help Desk

Jefferson County Courthouse (Fifth Floor) 716 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd N., Birmingham, AL, United States

Free legal clinic for eligible clients to receive help with civil issues such as evictions, garnishments and probate issues.  This clinic is held every Monday and Thursday in October in conjunction with Pro Bono Month. If you are a lawyer interested in volunteering for this event, please contact Nancy Yarbrough via email at nyarbrough@vlpbirmingham.org. Note: CLE […]

Poverty Simulation Seminar – Birmingham

Cumberland School of Law (Great Room) 800 Lakeshore Drive, Birmingham, AL, United States

The Poverty Simulation is designed to showcase the challenges facing those living at or below the poverty level.  Participants will role-play the lives of people living in poverty, and will have the task of providing for basic necessities and shelter on a limited budget during four 15-minute “weeks.” The guest speaker is the Honorable Drayton […]

Tuscaloosa Community Soup Bowl

Tuscaloosa Community Soup Bowl 1711 23rd Avenue, Tuscaloosa, AL, United States

Students from the University of Alabama School of Law serve Tuscaloosa residents at the community soup kitchen – including preparing food, serving and cleaning up.   Sponsoring organizations: University of Alabama School of Law