Enjoy this short but jam packed edition of The Difference. Welcome 2021! Jan 2021
Model Answers
Recently a team of pro bono lawyers and law students responded to over 250 legal questions posted by the public to the SC Bar online forum, SC. FreeLegalAnswers.org. The civil issues included family law, employment, bankruptcy, immigration, probate and more! One thing we found is that often the persons situation may be slightly different but the question was basically the same. For example, the public may tell you a long story on why they need a divorce but the basic question is ” how do I get a divorce?” After drafting and sending almost the same response over and over, it becomes clear that model answers ( that could be altered to fit a specific unique issue) are needed! And this is where we need help! The good news! You can pick the topic and we have instructions and ideas for finding solutions. These are not law school exam responses! No citations! No complex analysis! Yes, issue spotting! Yes, creative writing! and YES to problem solving.
Contact the Pro Bono Program today and get started on your first model answer.
Richland County Homeless Court
The Homeless Court- Case Preparation Project is a terrific opportunity to work on a case from beginning to end! Volunteers will be assigned by the 5th Circuit Public Defender’s Office to a case that is pending before the Homeless Court. With some guidelines in hand the volunteer will seek information, interview the client, contact the service providers and do what is necessary to prepare the case for a hearing before the Homeless Court. There is even a possibility that the volunteer can help present the information gathered to the Court. The Homeless Court meets at 2 at Transitions on the last Tuesday of each month. Most of the work can now be done virtually. Check the full description on the Pro Bono Program Website or contact the Director to sign up!
End of the Year Clearance BLITZ
Yes, we will be having a MEGA-BLITZ to help reduce the backlog of questions posted to the SC Bar Free Legal Answers online forum. Mega in the sense that it will go on all day!
Two shifts- leading off with the coffee crowd from 10-12! The clean up team will pick up at 2 and go until 5 with a goal of finish early and being rewarded with a virtual adult beverage!
This is also MEGA in that 1L’s you are now welcome to join us. You have that first semester under your belt and enough knowledge to help find answers.
Sign up is easy. Go to:https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0445A8A82EA1FC1-may29virtual
Zoom links are in the Sign Up Genius link! Copy and drop to your calendar
Also here are a few tips to help make the process a bit easier understand Virtual Blitz Guidelines
Have time? want to help? Consider a shift at Harvest Hope Food Bank
Consider giving a bit of time this holiday season. Good for you to get out of the house and good for you to give to others! Sign up online! https://give.harvesthope.org/charities/5372/volunteer
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