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Registration Now Open for ?People?s Law School,? a Six-Week Legal Education Program Presented by the Young Lawyers Division

By Philadelphia Bar Association

From September 15 through October 20, the Young Lawyers Division of the Philadelphia Bar Association will present "People's Law School," a legal education program for citizens interested in learning about areas of the law affecting their daily lives.

The program features six sessions of 11 total classes on subjects ranging from real estate to employment law to personal injury, all taught by volunteer attorneys. Classes will be held every Tuesday from 6:15-8:30 p.m. in the Jury Assembly Room at the Criminal Justice Center, 1301 Filbert St. The cost of the program is $40.00 and includes access to all seminars and the complete course materials book.

The course schedule for "People's Law School" is as follows:

September 15

? Social Security & Disability
? Elder Law

September 22

? Small Claims & Landlord/Tenant
? Consumer Credit (Debt Collection, Identity Theft, Credit Reports)

September 29

? Personal Injury
? Criminal Law

October 6

? Real Estate
? Bankruptcy

October 13

? Employment Law
? Workers? Compensation

October 20

? Family Law (Divorce, Custody, Support)

"People's Law School" is open to all citizens. Register here. For questions about the program, contact 215.238.6393 or pls@philabar.org.

Please note that while "People's Law School" will provide attendees information on different areas of the law, the program is not accredited and no degree or certificate will be conferred upon its completion.

The mission of the Young Lawyers Division is to promote and preserve the interests of young lawyers, improve the quality of the legal system, provide a forum for the exchange of views among young lawyers, encourage the professional development of young lawyers through educational and service programs, participate in the growth and advancement of the legal profession, and encourage young lawyers to represent deserving clients on a pro bono basis.

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Full post as published by Philadelphia Bar Association on August 06, 2009 (boomark / email).