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Advice on Legal Writing by Dr. Seuss...
Words of wisdom authored by Dr. Seuss
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Empire Justice Taining Center
2009 ended in a blaze of training events, including the delivery and video-taping of 12 substantive law programs. We wish to give special recognition to advocates in our community who are working hard to make high quality training available to legal services advocates and pro bono volunteers in New York.
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Empire Justice Training Center Highlights: Training of the Month
2009 ended in a blaze of training events, including the delivery and video-taping of 12 substantive law programs. We wish to give special recognition to advocates in our community who are working hard to make high quality training available to legal services advocates and pro bono volunteers in New York.
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Legislature Passes Comprehensive Foreclosure Legislation
The training includes a hands-on guide to the settlement conferences, an overview of the foreclosure process and sub-prime loans, recent changes in the law and emerging federal programs, legal claims, and defenses, as well as sample forms.
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Survey - The Welfare Task Force is changing its name
The Welfare Task Force is changing its name to reflect the range of topics it will cover. Please take a few moments to answer a Survey Monkey questionnaire that will help determine the future direction of the Public Benefits Task Force.
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New SSI Trainings Added to the ORC
Recently added to the ORC are two new SSI trainings that were recorded at the 2008 Partnership Conference.
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Training Advisory Board Ten Initiatives for the Year Ahead
The Training Advisory Board (TAB) invites all legal assistance staff to work with us in pursuing the training and support initiatives described in this article.
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On-line Resource Center Featured Trainings
The ORC has recently added a new training and two new presentations available for viewing over the web by attorneys and advocates. In most cases, there is no charge for viewing these trainings, and anyone who wishes to view these trainings must register.
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An Interview with the Empire Justice Training Director
Jerry Wein has recently been hired as the Empire Justice Training Director. In this interview, Jerry provides some insights into how he hopes to strengthen the legal services training community.
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Training Advisory Board Forms
Representatives of IOLA grantee organizations located outside of New York City have come together to form the Training Advisory Board (“TAB”) which will identify high priority training needs and help in the scheduling, coordination and delivery of training. Empire Justice Training Director, Jerry Wein, and Training Coordinator, Michelle Peterson, will coordinate and serve as staff to TAB.
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Continuing Legal Education Credits Now Available Through On-line Trainings
The Western New York Law Center (Buffalo, NY) and the Empire Justice Center (Rochester, Albany, White Plains, NY) have joined together to make 14 trainings in various aspects of civil law available for viewing over the web by attorneys and staff.
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Online Resource Center Video Trainings Now Available
Empire Justice Center and the Western New York Law Center (WNYLC) are pleased to announce the new on-demand Substantive Law Training Center as part of the Online Resource Center (ORC). In this new area of the ORC, we will provide access to our growing library of previously recorded training.
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Online Resource Center Video Trainings Now Available
Empire Justice Center and the Western New York Law Center (WNYLC) are pleased to announce the new on-demand Substantive Law Training Center as part of the Online Resource Center (ORC).
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