{"id":264,"date":"2009-08-14T08:47:17","date_gmt":"2009-08-14T13:47:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cdo.law.miami.edu\/?p=264"},"modified":"2009-08-14T08:47:17","modified_gmt":"2009-08-14T13:47:17","slug":"free-webinar-training-for-deferred-firm-associates-taking-public-interest-placements","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cdo.law.miami.edu\/?p=264","title":{"rendered":"Free Webinar Training for Deferred Firm Associates Taking Public Interest Placements"},"content":{"rendered":"

Public Interest Perspectives–An\u00a0Introductory Training for\u00a0Private Attorneys\u00a0in Public Interest Placements<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n

Save the Date:\u00a0 September 9, 2009 at 1:00pm Eastern Time<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n

The Association of Pro Bono Counsel and NALP are pleased to announce a free national training for attorneys beginning volunteer public interest placements<\/strong><\/strong>.\u00a0\u00a0 Please pass this on to interested parties.<\/p>\n

What:<\/strong><\/strong> A\u00a0free national web-based\u00a0training for\u00a0attorneys who are\u00a0beginning extended public service placements with legal\u00a0aid and other nonprofit\u00a0legal organizations.\u00a0\u00a0 The training will provide\u00a0an overview of the differences in law firm and nonprofit practice settings, insight on working with low-income clients, and background on the economic challenges presently being confronted by the public interest community.<\/p>\n

Who:<\/strong><\/strong> The training is designed for all\u00a0attorneys taking temporary, extended public interest placements.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0While the training\u00a0focuses particularly\u00a0on practice in\u00a0civil legal services organizations,\u00a0the\u00a0information is relevant to\u00a0most public interest settings.\u00a0 \u00a0A coalition of public interest leaders from the legal aid community and the private bar designed and will present this training.<\/p>\n

Why:<\/strong><\/strong> As a result of the current economy, many attorneys, especially newer attorneys,\u00a0who\u00a0expected to be in private practice are\u00a0beginning extended placements in legal aid and other public interest organizations.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 This training aims to provide a bridge program for associates transitioning into a practice setting with which they may be unfamiliar.\u00a0 By providing this preliminary training, we hope to best prepare these attorneys to engage in this unique opportunity to contribute to and learn about the public interest legal community.<\/p>\n

When:<\/strong><\/strong> This 2 hour program will be offered on September 9, 1:00pm Eastern Time. <\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n

Where:<\/strong><\/strong> This\u00a0training\u00a0can be\u00a0accessed\u00a0from any computer and phone line.\u00a0\u00a0In many cities, organizers are planning a central location (bar association, law firm, etc.)\u00a0so\u00a0attorneys may\u00a0participate in the training together. Following these sessions, a discussion on issues relevant to fellowships will follow the long-distance training.\u00a0\u00a0We encourage attorneys to attend the live session with their colleagues.\u00a0\u00a0Details will follow from local organizations.<\/p>\n

Register: <\/strong><\/strong>If you are able to participate in this training, please register now: http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/meggy8<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Questions: <\/strong><\/strong>If you have any questions or for more information, please contact\u00a0Kelly Tautges at ktautges@chicagobar.org<\/a> or 312-554-8356.<\/p>\n

Program Faculty:<\/strong><\/p>\n