What
The intricacies of bankruptcy law, small claims procedures, divorce, paternity custody, guardianship, criminal record sealing, and deferred action for childhood arrivals are topics to be discussed at Community Law Day, a series of free legal education classes offered through the 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Boyd School of Law.
When
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23
Where
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Boyd School of Law, 4505 S. Maryland Pkwy, Las Vegas
Details
Classes are designed to cover specific areas of law that will help individuals understand court procedures, documentation requirements and changes to laws. Individuals who attend the classes may apply for pro bono assistance. The event is co-sponsored by the 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Boyd School of Law, Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada, and Nevada Legal Services.
The event is free and open to the public and will offer some courses in Spanish.
The schedule offers:
9 a.m to 11 a.m.
- Bankruptcy
- Family Law/ Divorce (Class materials are available in Spanish.)
- Family Law (taught in Spanish)
- Deferred Action Childhood Arrivals
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Small Claims
- Family Law - Paternity/Custody (Class materials are available in Spanish.)
- Guardianship
- Criminal Record Sealing
The 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Boyd School of Law, in partnership with Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada and Nevada Legal Services, has sponsored legal information classes the last 16 years and has helped more than 50,000 people in the community.
Contact
For more information on this event and this fall's free legal education class schedule, call the Boyd School of Law at (702) 895-3671 or call Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada, (702) 386-1070 or go to . Class descriptions and schedule of free classes offered throughout the fall are available .
Media
Media are invited to attend. Please contact Catherine Bacos, catherine.bacos@unlv.edu, 702-895-5869, for a press credential.
