Safety Through Civil Protection Orders: A legal training for Summer Associates

Hogan Lovells LLP 555 Thirteenth Street, NW, Washington, DC

In this training, Summer Associates will learn how to help domestic violence survivors find immediate safety from their abusers through a Civil Protection Order (CPO), or “stay-away” order. Major topics covered in this training include the basic dynamics of domestic violence, trauma-informed representation, the laws and procedures regarding civil protection orders in DC, and effectively […]

Summer Training Series (1/3): Negotiations

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Volunteer attorneys will learn key negotiation frameworks and skills that will help them to obtain a favorable resolution in their client's case. Zoom link provided upon registration. (function(d, s) { var js, el = d.getElementsByTagName(s); window.BB_REG_FORM_ID = "d70190ca-3b71-4fe2-ae23-2355141694f9"; window.BB_REG_FORM_ENVIRONMENT_ID = "p-cnOu7O1Z7U2wXFJ76Tm-og"; window.BB_REG_FORM_HEADER_HEIGHT = 0; // If your page has a header/overlay, then you can set […]

D.C. Superior Court Open House

DC Superior Court 500 Indiana Ave NW, Washington, DC, United States

When: 20 June 2023, 11:50 am to 1:30 pm Where: D.C. Superior Court Moultrie Courthouse (500 Indiana Ave., NW) Cost: Free Co-hosted by the D.C. Superior Court Pro Bono and Affordable Counsel Committee Have you been to the D.C. Superior Court?  Have you met a D.C. Superior Court Judge?  Do you want to help persons of limited means […]

Summer Training Series (2/3): Expert Witnesses

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This training will help volunteer attorneys develop and enhance their ability to present expert witness testimony at trial. Zoom link provided upon registration. (function(d, s) { var js, el = d.getElementsByTagName(s); window.BB_REG_FORM_ID = "120b7e35-b79a-4d93-9776-0275de02a07e"; window.BB_REG_FORM_ENVIRONMENT_ID = "p-cnOu7O1Z7U2wXFJ76Tm-og"; window.BB_REG_FORM_HEADER_HEIGHT = 0; // If your page has a header/overlay, then you can set this value to your […]

Summer Training Series (3/3): Closing Arguments

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This training will help volunteer attorneys enhance their approach to building a persuasive closing argument in their case. Zoom link provided upon registration. (function(d, s) { var js, el = […]

Immigration Workshop for DCVLP Volunteers

Wilkinson Stekloff LLP 2001 M St NW, Washington, DC, United States

Congress created the U nonimmigrant visa with the passage of the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act (including the Battered Immigrant Women’s Protection Act) in October 2000. The legislation […]

Civil Protection Order Workshop for DCVLP Volunteers

Hogan Lovells LLP 555 Thirteenth Street, NW, Washington, DC

Obtaining a protective order is often the first step for a survivor of domestic violence in escaping an abusive relationship. In this full-day workshop, volunteer attorneys will learn how to […]

Child Advocacy Training for DCVLP Volunteers

Covington & Burling LLP 850 10th St NW, Washington, DC, United States

Through our Child Advocacy Program, DCVLP volunteer attorneys serve as court-appointed Guardians Ad Litem (GALs) for vulnerable children ages 0 – 17 who are living in unsafe situations or experiencing […]