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SUMMARY:CPCS Walking Challenge
DESCRIPTION:CPCS Walking Challenge! A friendly competition supported by CPCS Wellness Ambassadors for all staff and private counsel using theStepUp App to keep track of steps and get active!
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/cpcs-walking-challenge/2024-09-16/1/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wellness Committee":MAILTO:bkealy@publiccounsel.net/jcoliflores@publiccounsel.net
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SUMMARY:NLT/Zealous Advocacy in the District Courts
DESCRIPTION:Certification Training for Bar Advocates \nBy Application Only \nCPCS Bar Advocate Training Application updated 9.2023 \nThe Zealous Advocacy Training Program involves two in-person training days per week (9:30 am to 4:30 pm) for a total of 8 in-person training days over 4-5 weeks. \nIn addition to the in-person sessions\, each week you will complete work using our online learning platform\, to prepare for the upcoming weeks’ live session skills exercises.  The self-directed learning on Talent LMS will include watching recorded lectures and other videos\, reading articles and cases\, and completing written assignments. Some of this work must be completed before the training begins; the rest must be done between the live sessions. You should expect 8-10 hours of this self-directed work per week\, in addition to the live sessions. The live sessions include discussions and small group skills exercises that you prepare for in advance. The prep time for the skills based exercises is 2-3 hours per week.
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/nlt-zealous-advocacy-in-the-district-courts-2/2024-09-26/
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SUMMARY:CAFL Trial Panel Certification Training Fall 2024
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]JOIN THE FIGHT! \nGROW YOUR LEGAL PRACTICE AND HELP CHILDREN AND PARENTS IN NEED!  APPLY FOR OUR CAFL TRAINING AND BECOME CERTIFIED TO HELP THESE FAMILIES! \nWe need zealous\, effective attorneys who want to protect the rights of parents and children in Care and Protection and Child Requiring Assistance (CRA) cases. \nATTORNEYS ACCEPTED INTO THIS TRAINING WILL RECEIVE A “CERTIFICATION PAYMENT” OF $5032 upon the following: 1) successful completion of the CAFL Trial Panel Certification Training; and 2) within eighteen months of completing the training the attorney (a) receives appointments on 12 care and protection cases\, and (b) submits 500 hours of billing on care and protection cases. \nREAD BELOW AND APPLY BY AUGUST 4 \n  \nWe are looking to increase the number of attorneys handling state intervention cases (typically referred to as “care and protection” or “termination of parental rights” cases) in the Massachusetts Juvenile Court. \nFall 2024 Application Form: Fall 2024 Children and Family Law (CAFL) Trial Panel Certification Training (cognitoforms.com) \n  \nInterested attorneys can find more information and apply by using the QR code above or by clicking CAFL TRAINING. Preference will be given to applications received by August 4\, 2024.  Joining this panel ensures due process and effective representation for parents and children. Thank you for your interest in this essential litigation practice. \n IMPORTANT DETAILS FOR INTERESTED ATTORNEYS: \n  \nCERTIFICATION TRAINING: The training will include a brief orientation on Zoom on September 4\, followed by hybrid training sessions from September 9 through October 18\, 2024.   Sessions consist of in-person and live Zoom sessions\, as well as self-directed learning. Successful completion enables certification for care and protection and child requiring assistance (CRA) cases. \nASSIGNMENT: Attorneys will be assigned to cases\, which often start with an ex parte petition filed by the Department of Children and Families. Immediate responsibilities include preparing for potential emergency custody hearings within 72 hours of an ex parte order. These cases can last 15 months or longer. \nCOMPENSATION: Private attorneys will be paid $85/hour for Care and Protection/Termination of Parental Rights cases and $65/hour for CRA matters. \nPERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS: Attorneys must adhere to CAFL’s performance standards and meet other requirements outlined in CPCS’s Assigned Counsel Manual. \nSUPPORT: New panel members will be assigned a mentor who provides support\, introduces them to court personnel\, helps them learn local practices\, attends initial court hearings\, and offers assistance. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/cafl-trial-panel-certification-training-fall-2024/2024-09-26/
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