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The New York City Bar Association and its Committee on Monday Night Law and Moderate Means sponsor the Monday Night Law clinic program with the operational support of the Association’s Legal Referral Service and the City Bar Justice Center. MNL works to increase New Yorkers’ access to legal assistance and counseling. Attorneys admitted in NY with at least 2 years of practical experience can apply by August 23rd for the 2019-2020 term. Mandatory training sessions will occur on September 9th and 16th at NYC Bar. To volunteer, email mondaynightlaw@gmail.com by August 23rd.

Upcoming Events

Volunteer Opportunity: New York City Bar Monday Night Law Training (Part 1 of 2), New York, Sep 9
Ethically Improve Your Networking Skills, New York, Sep 10
Bankruptcy Basics for Low-Income Clients 2019, Online, Sep 11
Litigation Skills Institute: Representing Victims of Domestic Violence in Custody Cases, Washington, Sep 11 - Sep 13
Volunteer Opportunity: New York City Bar Monday Night Law Training (Part 2 of 2), New York, Sep 16
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Pro Bono News

Video Helps Domestic Violence Victims — When Courts Have It, Aug 18
Domestic violence survivor Kristen Faith wishes she'd had the opportunity to obtain a temporary restraining order by video — an option in some jurisdictions, but not others — from her abusive partner in 2011. See link for full article.
Why Lawyer Well-Being Can Impact Access To Justice, Aug 9
Promoting mental health and well-being among public interest attorneys goes beyond creating healthy work environments and has a direct impact on the quality and availability of legal services accessible to low-income people, panelists said Friday at the A ...
Doing Good While Doing Law, Aug 1
So many lawyers want to help -- let's talk about how. Lawyers, from all walks of life, have been the true backbone of the “resistance” to President Donald Trump and the atrocities he commits in America’s name. It’s lawyers who are filing the injunctions ...
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