In recognition of National Pro Bono Week (October 25-31, 2009) and Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Legal Aid of NC's Pittsboro Office is offering this CLE (Continuing Legal Education) "free" event to attorneys who have taken at least one case pro bono during the past 12 months OR who agree to take one or two pro bono telephone consultation during the next 6 months outside of their judicial district(s). Two (2) CLE sessions are included:

Debt Collection Defense When the Plaintiff is Allegedly a 3rd-Party Purchaser : Statutory Requirements, Legislative Developments and Recovery of Attorney Fees. (1.0 CLE hour pending approval)

How Substance Abuse & Debilitating Mental Illnesses Play a Part in Incidents of Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault : Awareness and Case Strategy Approaches for Domestic and Criminal Court. (1.0 CLE hour Substance Abuse/Mental Illness pending approval)