Prison Litigation 2017: Practical Strategies

Topics:
  • Legal Skills

This prison litigation course will provide an in-depth analysis of practical strategies for lawyers litigating prison practices and treatment of incarcerated persons. Our experienced faculty will examine litigation challenges and how to meet those challenges in this evolving and important area.

What You Will Learn
• The national landscape, including focus on the PLRA and ADA
• Sexual abuse cases and considerations when commencing litigation
• Seeking expedited relief
• Prison medical care cases and the challenges in litigation

This program is designed for lawyers who represent incarcerated persons, prisoners' rights advocates, and also lawyers or law students considering pro bono representation.

Cost: $0

  • CLE Credit Comments: CLE-DC Credits Credit Status: Non-MCLE State CLE-VA Credits Credit Status: Approved Total Credits: 3.00 General: 3.00
  • Contact:
    Cia de Lawrence
    Practising Law Institute
    212-824-5705
  • Website: www.pli.edu