The Consumer Project advises low-income clients about debt collection and bankruptcy at VLSP's Consumer Debt Defense and Education Clinic (CDDEC). Through our CLE training, volunteer attorneys will be prepared to advise clients on the hot topic of collection defense law in order to assist clients who have been sued by creditors. At the Clinic, volunteers will individually counsel clients and work with law students to draft in pro per litigation documents. Volunteers will also have the opportunity to represent clients in full-scope cases with a mentor if desired. Training participants are required to staff CDDECS a minimum of three times within one calendar year. 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. The CDDEC takes place twice a month from approximately 5:45-9 PM.

To receive additional information or register for this training, please email vlsp@sfbar.org or call (415) 782-9000 x8759.