Representing the Pro Bono Client: New York Public Assistance and Food Stamp Eligibility 2016 (Free) (Live and Webinar)

Topics:
  • Public Benefits

This training will be held at the PLI New York Center, nd simultaneously webcast live.

Why You Should Attend

This training is designed to equip attorneys with a sharper understanding of the substantive law, strategies, procedures, and best practices relevant to their representation of low-income clients who seek public assistance, emergency assistance, and benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). These necessary benefits can be difficult to access for many eligible applicants due to the complex rules governing public benefits. Attend this program to learn about eligibility criteria, the application process, benefits, how to request a fair hearing, the fair hearing process, and recent developments.

What You Will Learn

  • Emergency assistance: eligibility criteria, application process, and benefits
  • Public assistance: benefit categories, financial and non-financial eligibility criteria, and application process
  • SNAP: application and eligibility rules and recent technological developments
  • Fair hearings: process, rights, post-hearing process, Administrative Law Judge perspective, and recent developments


Who Should Attend
All attorneys interested in helping low-income clients will benefit from attending this program.

Cost: $0
As this is a free seminar, you can register at any time by visiting our website at www.pli.edu, selecting the seminar and reserving a seat.

 

Registration:  CLICK HERE

  • CLE Credit Comments: CLE-NY Credits Credit Status: Approved Transitional: Newly admitted NY attorneys CAN earn ethics, professional practice, law practice management, and skills credits in this format. Total Credits: 7.50 Professional Practice: 7.50 CLE-NJ Credits Credit Status: Approved Total Credits: 7.50 General: 7.50
  • Contact:
    Leonard McKenzie
    Practising Law Institute
    212-824-5826
  • Website: www.pli.edu