We routinely sponsor free or low-cost continuing legal education sessions for attorneys who want to learn more about poverty law or become a pro bono volunteer.
On-Demand CLE Opportunities
If you have any questions, concerns, or technical difficulties, please contact the CLE Committee at legaltrainings@legalaidnc.org.
Public Benefits 101 -2hrs
CLE Credit: approved for 2hrs of General CLE Credit
Registration Link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6630223789256428381.
Presenter: Brian P. Hogan, a board-certified specialist in Social Security Disability Law and the Public Benefits Practice Group Manager at Legal Aid of North Carolina.
Program Description: This CLE will provide a practical overview of key Federal and State public benefits programs in North Carolina, including Social Security, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Food and Nutrition Services (FNS/SNAP), Medicaid, Medicare, and other important programs such as WIC, TANF, and LIEAP. The session is designed for advocates to strengthen their understanding of how these programs work and common eligibility issues. The session will also include an update on recent developments and changes in policy and procedure.
The Basics and Ethics of Estate Planning and Probate Law -2hrs
CLE Credit: approved for 1hr General and 1hr Ethics CLE credit
Registration Link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5662929533191638110.
Presenter: John R. Cella Jr., a board certified specialist in Estate Planning and Probate Law.
Program Description: This CLE covers the basics of estate planning and probate law and the ethical implications at each step of the process. The program will highlight the importance of estate planning regardless of a person’s income. This program will focus on Rules 1.3, 1.4, 1.5 and 1.7 of the Professional Rules of Conduct, Opinions 22, 137, 142, and 179, and 1999 Formal Ethics Opinion 4, 2006 Formal Ethics Opinion 11, and 2015 Formal Ethics Opinion 8.