• Fall 2025 Immigration CLE Series: The Ins and Outs of Immigration Proceedings and Pro Se Respondents: Tips from the Bench

    Remote Via Webinar 600 Nicollet Mall,, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Join the Volunteer Lawyers Network (VLN) for one or more of this 8-week noon-hour immigration CLE series on Thursdays between October 2 and November 20. The series covers topics immigration practitioners and advocates address when providing advice, a brief service or pro se assistance in a legal clinic setting. What do we need to know...

    Free
  • ID Document Corrections in Minnesota

    Remote Via Webinar 600 Nicollet Mall,, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    This CLE is hosted by MSBA, with VLN volunteer CB Baga as a co-presenter and representative of VLN.  Celebrating Pro Bono Week, October 20 - 24, join MSBA for a week of free CLES presented by the MSBA Access to Justice Committee and in collaboration with the American Bar Association.  Presentation: Join Volunteer Lawyers Network’s LGBTQ+ Legal...

    Free
  • Family Law CLE and Reception

    City Center - Apex Room City Center, Apex Room, 33 S 6th St SE, Apex Training Room, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    VLN’s Family Law CLE and Reception is to thank our family law volunteers for their service and commitment to pro-bono legal work! Join us for a CLE on grandparent rights, presented by Sarah Hewitt, followed by light refreshments and appetizers. This event is October 23 from 3:00pm to 5:00pm at City Center’s Apex Room, located...

    Free
  • Drag Queen Charity Bingo

    Roxy's Cabaret 1333 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN

      Join us for drinks, laughs, chowing down, and, of course, bingo, all while raising money towards access to justice in Minnesota. This bingo is hosted by Minneapolis drag queens Nina DiAngelo and Monica West at Roxy's Cabaret. Reservations are free and highly recommended! Reserve your seats by visiting the EventBrite page! $10 suggested donation...

  • Volunteer Orientation

    Remote Via Webinar 600 Nicollet Mall,, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    VLN is asking all new volunteers to participate in a 45-minute zoom orientation. This engaging and informative presentation will cover the basics of volunteering with VLN, including our different volunteer opportunities, what support we provide to volunteers, and tips for making the most of your volunteer experience. This training will be offered twice a month....

    Free
  • VLN Core Trainings: An Introduction to Pro Bono Administrative Law Cases at VLN

    Remote Via Webinar 600 Nicollet Mall,, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Details: Do you practice administrative law or want to learn administrative law and also have an interest in doing pro bono work?  Volunteer attorneys from Volunteer Lawyers Network (VLN) advise and represent low-income clients in administrative law matters.  Volunteer Lawyers Network provides free legal services to individuals who have been disqualified from working at facilities licensed...

    Free
  • Fall 2025 Immigration CLE Series: The Ins and Outs of Asylum Immigration Appeals

    Remote Via Webinar 600 Nicollet Mall,, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Join the Volunteer Lawyers Network (VLN) for one or more of this 8-week noon-hour immigration CLE series on Thursdays between October 2 and November 20. The series covers topics immigration practitioners and advocates address when providing advice, a brief service or pro se assistance in a legal clinic setting. What do we need to know...

    Free
  • November Housing Law Sidebar

    Remote Via Webinar 600 Nicollet Mall,, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    The Housing Law Sidebar is a time for VLN housing staff and volunteers to eat a (virtual) lunch together, learn about a housing topic, and socialize with one another. This is an informal event. There will be no power point presentations, but instead a brief explanation of a topic by a VLN staff member, followed...

  • Fall 2025 Immigration CLE Series: The Ins and Outs of Voluntary Departure

    Remote Via Webinar 600 Nicollet Mall,, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Join the Volunteer Lawyers Network (VLN) for one or more of this 8-week noon-hour immigration CLE series on Thursdays between October 2 and November 20. The series covers topics immigration practitioners and advocates address when providing advice, a brief service or pro se assistance in a legal clinic setting. What do we need to know...

    Free
  • VLN Core Trainings: Using Bankruptcy Software to Prepare Chapter 7 Filings

    Remote Via Webinar 600 Nicollet Mall,, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Details: This session provides an introduction to the use of bankruptcy preparation software in Chapter 7 case filings. We will walk participants through the practical steps of preparing a Chapter 7 petition and related schedules using a software platform commonly employed by legal aid providers and private practitioners in Minnesota. The training includes a live...

    Free
  • Volunteer Orientation

    Remote Via Webinar 600 Nicollet Mall,, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    VLN is asking all new volunteers to participate in a 45-minute zoom orientation. This engaging and informative presentation will cover the basics of volunteering with VLN, including our different volunteer opportunities, what support we provide to volunteers, and tips for making the most of your volunteer experience. This training will be offered twice a month....

    Free
  • Fall 2025 Immigration CLE Series: The Ins and Outs of Screening for Naturalization

    Remote Via Webinar 600 Nicollet Mall,, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Join the Volunteer Lawyers Network (VLN) for one or more of this 8-week noon-hour immigration CLE series on Thursdays between October 2 and November 20. The series covers topics immigration practitioners and advocates address when providing advice, a brief service or pro se assistance in a legal clinic setting. What do we need to know...

    Free