Representing the Pro Bono Client: Consumer Law Basics 2017

Friday June 09
2017

  • By: Practising Law Institute
  • Time: 9:00 AM - 4:45 PM
  • Time Zone: Pacific Time (US & Canada)
  • CLE Credit
  • Location:
    Practising Law Institute
    The Monadnock Building
    685 Market St
    San Francisco, CA
  • Contact:
    Practising Law Institute
    800-260-4PLI
  • Website: www.pli.edu
  • Source: California

Why You Should Attend
Volunteer lawyers are needed to help the many low income clients facing a wide assortment of consumer law matters who are unrepresented. Attend this program to learn the basics of consumer law so that you can competently represent a client in need and learn new advocacy skills.

What You Will Learn
• A Primer on Automobile Fraud
• Introduction to the Fair Credit Reporting Act
• Overview of State and Federal Restraints on Debt Collection
• Representing the Unsecured Debtor
• Mortgage Servicer Litigation
• Assisting Student Loan Borrowers
• Developing a Working Relationship with Legal Services Organizations

Who Should Attend
Attorneys who want to volunteer to help low income clients with consumer related issues and legal services advocates who want to enhance their skills in consumer litigation matters would benefit from attending this program.

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