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Volunteer at the Landlord Tenant Resource Center

Topics:
  • Clinic
  • Housing

Landlord Tenant Resource Center Volunteer Lawyers
Monday – Friday, October 22-26; 9:00 am – 2:30 pm (must register in advance below)

The Landlord Tenant Resource Center provides free legal information to both unrepresented landlords and tenants who have residential housing disputes in the District of Columbia.

Volunteer attorneys at the center:

    Help self-represented persons understand court proceedings
    Assist self-represented persons prepare pleadings
    Coach self-represented persons how to best present cases in court
    Provide information on how to obtain continuances and retain counsel
    Make referrals to legal services providers in appropriate cases
    Inform low-income litigants of financial and other social service resources that might be available and refer them to the appropriate resources

LTRC VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS:

In order to volunteer at the LTRC during Pro Bono Week you must register in advance by emailing Ruth Verdin at rverdin@dcbar.org  and letting her know which day you are available to volunteer Monday through Friday, Oct. 22-26.  You must also watch a live or on-demand training in advance by emailing Ruth Verdin at rverdin@dcbar.org for information.