Law Week Programs Need Volunteers
The Young Lawyers Division is seeking volunteer attorneys from the Philadelphia Bar Association for Law Week programs during the week of April 28-May 2. Volunteers are needed for Lawyer in the Classroom, Legal Advice Live!, LegalLine and Lawyer for a Day. Legal Advice Live! Monday, April 28: Legal Advice Live! kicks off the week with dozens of Philadelphia attorneys gathering to providing free, in-person legal advice from 12 to 2 p.m. at the Free Library of Philadelphia's Central Branch, 1901 Vine St. This important and rewarding event is designed to reach those in our community who often need legal services but cannot afford them or otherwise do not know where to turn for advice. If you are available to volunteer your time and expertise, please contact Eileen Murphy at emurphy@mfingerman.com and let her know your area of practice.
Lawyer in the Classroom - Tuesday, April 29 - Wednesday, April 30: The YLD sends its best and brightest minds into our local classrooms to answer questions about the legal profession and to address students' concerns about the law and the legal issues that affect them as they enter adulthood. Contact Philip Amoa at pamoa@mccarter.com to volunteer.
LegalLine - Wednesday, April 30: Free and confidential legal advice will be given to those who call the LegalLine hotline from 5 to 8 p.m. Attorneys will staff a phone bank at the headquarters of the Philadelphia Bar Association, 1101 Market St., 11th Floor. Contact Courtenay Dunn at courtenay.r.dunn@gmail.com.
Lawyer for a Day - Friday, May 2: The culminating event of the Bar Association's Law Week 2013 celebration, volunteer attorneys from the Philadelphia Bar Association will accompany approximately 100 Philadelphia students from 14 different high schools into the Criminal Justice Center and City Hall to witness live court proceedings. Learn more from Shabrei Parker at shabrei.parker@gmail.com.