Events

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 […]

Birmingham Bar Foundation 6th Annual Bocce Ball Tournament

The Kress Building 301 19th Street North, Birmingham, AL, United States

Proceeds raised will benefit the Legal Aid Society of Birmingham and the Birmingham Volunteer Lawyers Program.   Tickets: $25 Law Student Tickets: $15

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

Legal Services Alabama Conference

Embassy Suites Hotel & Conference Center 300 Tallapoosa Street, Montgomery, AL, United States

Legal Services Alabama is holding its statewide conference October 13-14, 2014, in Montgomery at the Embassy Suites. Legal Services Alabama is extending an invitation to pro bono lawyers to earn free CLE at several sessions as a way of thanking you for your pro bono service.   Registration and other Information: Eileen Harris, Director of […]

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 […]

Senior Citizen Wills Advice and Counsel Clinic

Midfield Senior Center 589 Bessemer Super Highway, Birmingham, AL, United States

Informative discussion on the benefits of having a will, health care directive and power of attorney for senior citizens that reside in Jefferson County. Additional information is available online. Note: This event is not eligible for MCLE credit.   Sponsoring organization: Cumberland School of Law

Homeless Experience Legal Protection (HELP) Clinic

Firehouse Shelter 1501 3rd Avenue N., Birmingham, AL, United States

Volunteers make a difference by spending a few hours providing legal assistance to persons experiencing homelessness.  The clinic is held every other Wednesday. If you are a lawyer interested in volunteering, please contact Lisa Borden via email at lborden@bakerdonelson.com. Note: CLE credit is NOT available for this event.   Sponsoring Organizations: Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell […]

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 […]

Wills for Heroes Clinic – Decatur

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