Free Legal Education
Spring Session
Please see here for the Spring Calendar schedule. Note dates marked “No Classes” for holidays.
For more information call Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada at 386-1070, ext. 155. You can also find more information on their website at http://www.lacsn.org/free-classes/
You will find a brief description to get to BSL here and click here for the map.
Click on the link below to watch videos that cover Family Law issues, Bankruptcy Law, and Small Claims Court.
http://www.youtube.com/legalaidcentersnv
Bankruptcy
Monday, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. (BSL) – Through May 21 , 2012
Bankruptcy (Spanish)
Friday, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. (LACSN) - May 18, June 15
Discover whether bankruptcy is right for your financial crisis, or if there a less drastic alternative through credit counseling. Learn the difference between a Chapter 7 and a Chapter 13 and the benefits/risks of each. Are your debts dischargeable? What personal property can you keep if you file a Bankruptcy Petition? This class provides a general overview of Bankruptcy law and sample forms.
Download Bankruptcy Manual here.
Download Bankruptcy Manual in Spanish here.
To View a Video of the Bankruptcy Class, click here.
Click on the link below to learn more about the Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada and how they can help you with your legal matters.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNIUaKYQIik&feature=player_detailpage
Divorce
Saturday, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. (BSL) – Through May 19, 2012
Divorce (Spanish)
Monday, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. (LACSN) – Through May 21, 2012
This class is designed to assist persons in understanding basic legal forms and the family court process. Attendees will learn about joint petitions, the proper way to complete an individual or joint petition and the process for filing forms, as well as mediation process.
The Clark County Family Law Self-Help Center can also provide additional information and forms through their link at Family Law Self-Help Center forms.
Download Divorce Manual here.
Download Divorce Manual in Spanish here.
You can download Divorce Manual in following languages:
Chinese
Korean
Vietnamese
Thai
Foreclosure Mediation
Thursday, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. (BSL) – May 17 and May 24, 2012
This is a class designed to help the public understand the mandatory mediation rules under AB 149. The class will prepare homeowners who have been served with a Notice of Default on their home mortgages and who have then elected to mediate with their lender. The homeowner will be given instructions on what documents to bring to the mediation, how to prepare for the mediation and how to determine if they will be eligible for a loan modification.
Download Foreclosure Mediation Manual here.
Guardianship
Friday, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. (BSL) – Through June 1, 2012
This class is designed to assist persons with establishing a new guardianship. Covered topics include, qualifications to serve as a guardian, courtroom protocol, obtaining a hearing date and completing the Petition, Order to Issue Citations and Citations to Appear and Show Cause. The manual contains sample forms. Contested Termination of Guardianship is not covered in this class.
Download Guardianship Manual here
Paternity/Custody
Saturday, 11:00 – 1:00 p.m. (BSL) – Through May 19, 2012
Open to individuals who have paternity and custody problems and who are NOT married to the other parent. Information will include matters regarding custody, child support, visitation, and relocation to another state.
Download Paternity/Custody Manual here
Download Paternity/Custody Manual in Spanish here
Small Claims
Friday, 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. (NLS) – Through June 1, 2012
Small Claims (Spanish)
Thursday, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. (LACSN) – May 3 and May 17, 2012
Open to individuals (not businesses) with a small claims court dispute. The class is an overview of the small claims court procedure, including information on how to send a demand letter, file and serve documents, tips on how to represent yourself, and execution upon the judgment.
To View the Spanish Flyer, click here To View a Video of the Small Claims Class, click here
Download Small Claims Manual here
Mediation In Nevada Today (MINT)
Download child support assisted negotiation brochure here.
Watch video on how to use mediation services in Southern Nevada- Part 1 and Part 2
* (BSL) The William S. Boyd School of Law is located on the UNLV campus, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas.
* (LACSN) Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada is located at 800 South Eighth Street, Las Vegas
* (NLS) Nevada Legal Services is located at 530 South Sixth Street
