CLAIM will host a training session on divorce on Wednesday, March 10th from 5:30 - 7:30 pm, and a training for volunteers interested in our Family Law Clinic on Saturday, March 13th from 10am - 3:45 pm.

I love volunteering with CLAIM. The time commitment is very doable -- only about 3 hours a month -- and the hours are very flexible. As a volunteer, you get excellent training and support from CLAIM staff . . . You also get plugged in to an amazing community of legal workers and activists who are dedicated to reducing incarceration of women and girls. 
                                                       -Liz, CLAIM Family Law Clinic volunteer

CLAIM FAMILY LAW CLINIC TRAINING

EARN 5 MCLE CREDIT HOURS
Including 1 Professional Responsibility hours

When: Saturday, March 13th, from 10am - 3:45pm. Lunch Provided!

Who should attend? Lawyers and 711 license eligible law students interested in working with incarcerated mothers!

Where: 70 East Lake Street, Suite 900

What: CLAIM Family Law clinic volunteers conduct intake interviews and give advice on family law matters for mothers in Cook County Jail. Volunteers work in cooperation with CLAIM staff attorneys. We provide guideline interview questions, information about making attorney visits at the jail, and a list of referrals for programs that help women build stronger cases.

Get Hand-On Experience:

• interviewing clients
•  assessing legal issues and concerns
• advising incarcerated mothers on family law issues

Time Commitment: 3-4 hours a month (we ask volunteers to stay with the program at least a year).

CLAIM provides malpractice insurance for volunteers.

RSVP to Zenaida Alonzo by clicking here or calling 312-675-0912.


 

CLAIM DIVORCE TRAINING 

EARN UP TO 2 MCLE CREDIT HOURS

When: Wednesday, March 10 from 5:30 - 7:30pm

Who should attend: Lawyers interested in working with incarcerated and formerly incarcerated mothers.

Where: 70 East Lake Street, 3rd Floor Conference Room

What: Volunteers provide pro bono representation for mothers who are incarcerated or have been incarcerated. Volunteers work in cooperation with CLAIM staff attorneys. Represent incarcerated or formerly incarcerated mothers in simple divorce cases.

Time Commitment: Represent at least one client a year on a simple divorce case.
The time commitment is usually about 20 hours, including one hearing in Domestic Relations Court.

CLAIM provides malpractice insurance and, if needed, office space to meet with the client.

RSVP to Zenaida Alonzo by clicking here or calling 312-675-0912.