This CLE is intended for individuals interested in volunteering at a pro bono clinic or in a related brief advice setting. The presenters will provide an overview of the types of pro bono opportunities that exist in Tennessee and an introduction to some of the most common issues raised by clients at these clinics. The CLE will also provide an updated introduction to the new Tennessee Free Legal Answers (formerly Online Tennessee Justice).
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This CLE is available free of charge as a project of the TBA’s Access to Justice Committee. By participating in the CLE and certifying your attendance, you agree to work with a local legal aid organization to provide pro bono support. Your name and contact information will be provided to legal aid groups in your area and you will be contacted about pro bono legal clinics, representation or other opportunities for service.
This course is no longer available for purchase.
This program will be filed for Tennessee CLE credit. Please email a request to cle@tnbar.org for Georgia and Mississippi CLE credit.
The presentation was great and offered a lot of tips and confidence when answering questions at a pro bono clinic.