Free Legal Education
Working with Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada and Nevada Legal Services, teams of law students, under the supervision of an attorney, provide free legal education on relevant legal issues by preparing and conducting weekly classes for the public. Classes include family law and divorce, small claims, special education rights, paternity, custody, guardianship, immigration, criminal record sealing, and bankruptcy matters.
View the current Class Schedule Calendar.
To learn more about how the Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada can assist you with your legal matters visit www.lacsn.org, call 702-386-1070 or email info@lacsn.org.
For information about criminal record sealing, visit Nevada Legal Services at https://nevadalegalservices.org/criminal-record-sealing/ or call 702-386-0404, extension 145.
Discover whether bankruptcy is right for your financial crisis, or if there is a less drastic alternative through credit counseling. Learn the difference between a Chapter 7 and a Chapter 13 bankruptcy 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.
Fridays, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. - August 4, 2023 through September 8, 2023
This class offered virtually and in-person. If you would like to attend in-person, click here to register.
Meeting information
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Meeting ID: 953 9315 9509
For additional resources watch this video from HELP of Southern Nevada
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_sJS2tZcSA&feature=youtu.be
Clase de bancarotta
Haga clic aquí para registrarse
Download Bankruptcy Manual and Watch video https://www.lacsn.org/what-we-do/free-classes/bankruptcy
The Collection Proof class gives consumers a better understanding of what it means to be collection proof, helps consumers understand the legal process and helps consumers understand their rights.
Wednesdays, 3:00 p.m. - August 2 & 16, and September 6, October 4 & 18, November 1 & 15, December 6, 2023
Please pre-register here.
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 the mediation process.
Frequently Asked Questions-Divorce
Saturdays, 9:00 - 11 a.m. - August 5, 2023 through January 6, 2024 (No classes on September 2, October 28, November 11 & 25, December 23 & 30, 2023)
This class offered virtually and in-person. If you would like to attend the class, click here to register.
William S. Boyd School of Law - location Parking is free on Saturday's (you may park in any staff or student spot).
Meeting information
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Download Divorce Manual https://www.lacsn.org/what-we-do/free-classes/divorce
For additional resources watch this video from HELP of Southern Nevada
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_sJS2tZcSA&feature=youtu.be
Lunes de las 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. - Agosto 14 y 28, Octubre 2, Noviembre 6, y Diciembre 4, 2023
Regístrese para esta clase enviando un correo electrónico - Haga clic aquí para registrarse: www.lacsn.org/clasedc
The Clark County Family Law Self-Help Center also provides additional information and forms at Family Law Self-Help Center Common forms.Download Divorce Manual https://www.lacsn.org/what-we-do/free-classes/divorce
In this free clinic, you will learn if you are eligible to seal your eviction record, the court process, how to complete a Motion to Seal an Eviction Record, and more.
Tuesday, 12:00-1:00 p.m. - August 22, September 26, October 24, and November 28, 2023
If you would like to attend the class, click here to register.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions-Guardianship
Thursdays, 4:40 - 6:40 p.m. - September 14 through December 14, 2023 (No classes on November 23, December 21 & 28, 2023)
This class offered virtually and in-person. If you would like to attend the class, click here to register.
William S. Boyd School of Law - location Parking costs around $1.50 per hour. Picture of campus map.
Meeting Information
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Meeting ID: 961 9013 0828
Feedback form
Download Guardianship Manual https://www.lacsn.org/what-we-do/free-classes/guardianship
Low Income Child Support Schedule here.
For additional resources watch this video from HELP of Southern Nevada
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_sJS2tZcSA&feature=youtu.be
In this class, you’ll get an overview of the requirements for the various paths to legal immigration status, including family petitions, VAWA petitions, U-Visas, T-Visas, asylum, current DACA, and expanded DACA and DAPA (which are currently on hold by court order), among others.
No classes scheduled at this time.
Meeting information
Martes de las 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. - Abril 25, Mayo 9 Y 23, 2023
Inmigración: camino al estatus legal en los EE.UU
In this class, you’ll get an overview of the requirements for the various paths to legal immigration status, including family petitions, VAWA petitions, U-Visas, T-Visas, asylum, current DACA, and expanded DACA and DAPA (which are currently on hold by court order), among others.
For additional resources watch this video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_sJS2tZcSA&feature=youtu.be
For more information https://www.lacsn.org/what-we-do/free-classes/immigration
This class is for litigants who will represent themselves in family law matters in Clark County, NV. The class covers what you need to know from the beginning stages of a case through the trial itself, and general courtroom expectations. Please pre-register and you will be contacted with the sign on link. To pre-register, go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/litigation-trial-preparation-class-registra...
Wednesdays , 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - August 30, September 27, October 25, 2023
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.
Frequently Asked Questions-Paternity/Custody
Saturdays, 11 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - August 5, 2023 through January 6, 2024 (No classes on September 2, October 28, November 11 & 25, December 23 & 30, 2023)
This class offered virtually and in-person. If you would like to attend the class, click here to register.
William S. Boyd School of Law - location Parking is free on Saturday's (you may park in any staff or student spot).
Meeting information
Join meeting
Meeting ID: 926 2394 2549
Download Paternity/Custody Manual https://www.lacsn.org/what-we-do/free-classes/custody
Low Income Child Support Schedule here.
For additional resources watch this video from HELP of Southern Nevada
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_sJS2tZcSA&feature=youtu.be
UNLV Boyd School of Law and Nevada Legal Services offer a Record Sealing Class for those seeking to seal their criminal records.
If you would like to attend this class registration is required; call 702-386-0404 or click here to register.
Fridays, 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. - April 14 through September 8, 2023
Meeting information
For additional resources watch this video from HELP of Southern Nevada
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_sJS2tZcSA&feature=youtu.be
Download class manual https://www.lacsn.org/what-we-do/free-classes/record-sealing
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.
Fridays, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. - April 14, 2023 through September 8, 2023
This class offered virtually and in-person. If you would like to attend class, click here to register.
Meeting information
Join meeting
Meeting ID: 915 6931 5869
Feedback form
Download Small Claims Manual https://www.lacsn.org/what-we-do/free-classes/small-claims
Videos
How long do I have to sue someone in Small Claims Court?
When to sue a landlord for a security deposit
How to Collect Your Small Claims Judgment
For additional resources watch this video from HELP of Southern Nevada
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_sJS2tZcSA&feature=youtu.be
Clinica Grautuita de formularios de derecho de familia en espanol
sabado 16 de septiembre Y 14 de octubre de 10: a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
viernes 17 de noviembre de 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Confirme su asistencia para una sesión visitando la siguinte pagina web www.lacsn.org/clinicaf
Ubicación: East Las Vegas Library, 2851 E. Bonanza Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89101
El estacionamiento es GRATIS los viernes después de la 1:00 p.m. - mapa.
Para obtener más informacion haga clic aquí
This class will cover everything tenants need to know to protect their rights and property. Attendees will learn what landlords are required to do to provide habitable conditions and essential services in a rental property. Attendees will also learn what is and is not allowable to include in lease agreements. Other topics will include the landlord's right to enter and more.
Fridays, 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. - April 14, 2023 through September 8, 2023
This class offered virtually and in-person. If you would like to attend this class, click here to register.
Meeting information
Meeting ID: 988 2410 3308
Download Tenants' Rights Manual - https://www.lacsn.org/what-we-do/free-classes/tenants-rights
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If you are struggling to pay rent due to COVID-19, there is help.
All free legal education classes and tax preparation clinics held at the Law Library are postponed until further notice.
https://www.clarkcountynv.gov/government/departments/law_library/legal_education_classes.php
309 S. Third St., Suite 400
Las Vegas, Nevada 89155
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For additional resources watch this video from HELP of Southern Nevada
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_sJS2tZcSA&feature=youtu.be
Fill out the Client Intake Form link for a free consultation with the University Immigration Clinic https://law.unlv.edu/clinics/immigration/university-legal-services/intake-form
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