Representing the Pro Bono Client: Consumer Law Basics 2015 (Free)

Friday July 24
2015

  • By: PLI
  • Time: 9:00 AM - 4:45 PM
  • Time Zone: Pacific Time (US & Canada)
  • CLE Credit
  • Location:
    Practising Law Institute - San Francisco Conference Center and via Live Webcast
    685 Market Street, Suite 100
    San Francisco, CA
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  • Contact:
    Katie Welch
    PLI
  • Website: www.pli.edu
  • Source: Bay Area

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

• Overview of State and Federal Restraints on Debt Collection
• Introduction to Fair Credit Reporting Act
• A Primer on Automobile Fraud
• Representing the Unsecured Debtor
• Mortgage Servicer Litigation
• Representing the Student Loan Borrower
• 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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