<p>This free training prepares licensed California attorneys to advise low-income clients at VLSP's bi-monthly Debt Defense and Education Clinic. The training will focus on the hot topic of collection defense law in order to assist clients who have been sued by creditors.</p>

<p>At the Clinic, volunteers will have the opportunity to individually counsel clients and possibly draft in pro per litigation documents. Other opportunities may include negotiating on behalf of clients and representing them at hearings or even trial. Training participants are required to staff the Debt Defense and Education Clinic a minimum of three times within a year of the training.</p>

<p>Clinic participation is an excellent way to help low-income people deeply impacted by the current economic crisis while learning a relevant area of the law and developing litigation skills.</p>

<p>Pre-registration is required and will close at 4 PM the day before the training. To receive additional information or register for this training, please email <a href="mailto:vlsp@sfbar.org">vlsp@sfbar.org</a> or call (415) 782-9000 x8759.</p>