Apr 25/Atlanta: Veterans Pro Bono Training (Apply Now To Ensure Seating!)

Training for the Veterans Consortium Pro Bono Program is open for applications now! One all-day training will be held in Atlanta, Georgia on April 25, 2012, and can lead not only to a large amount of free CLE, but a career-changing opportunity to "do well by doing good".
Title:
2012 Training Seminar
Date/Time/Place:
April 25, 2012
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Morris, Manning & Martin LLP, Atlanta, GA Office
Sponsor:
Morris, Manning & Martin LLP and the Veterans Consortium Pro Bono Program
Registration:
In order to attend the training, you must complete the application form, which is available here. You would be wise to register early; earlier programs have filled up quickly!
The Program provides training free of charge to attorneys who agree to represent a veteran/VA claimant or family member before the Veterans Court. As well as receiving the day-long training, attorneys who participate are assigned a case that has been screened for merit and provided a screening memo outlining the issues in the case. Volunteers are also assigned a mentor (a practicing veterans’ law lawyer or practitioner) to give advice and share sample pleadings. Attorneys also receive the Veterans Benefits Manual (VBM) and other resource materials.

• Malpractice insurance is provided.
• CLE credits are available.

Learn more at:
http://www.vetsprobono.org/volunteer-today/training-dates-for-volunteer-attorneys/

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