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CAFL Trial Panel Training (September 9 – October 20, 2021)
October 19, 2021 @ 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
CAFL Trial Panel Training (September 9 – October 20, 2021)
CPCS is now accepting applications for its Fall 2021 CAFL Trial Panel Certification Training to represent children and parents in care and protection/termination of parental rights cases. The on line training includes a mix of substantial self-directed learning and live Zoom sessions two mornings a week for four weeks. The training concludes with a full day mock hearing. Preference will be given to attorneys who submit applications by August 9 and who commit to accepting cases in central and western Massachusetts, where we currently have an attorney shortage. The agency actively seeks to diversify its private attorney panel membership.
The training will be a mix of live on-line sessions and substantial self-directed learning. The training will begin with an orientation via Zoom on Thursday, September 9 from 2:00 – 4:00 PM. The live sessions will be held from 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM on the following dates: September 14, 17, 20, 23, 27, 30, and October 4 and 7. Attorneys accepted into the training will also complete a mock hearing over two mornings on either October 14-15 or October 19-20.
For more information about the training and to download the application, click [here].