Pro Bono Week 2014

Pro Bono Week is October 19th through 25th.  Nevada Legal Services and the Volunteer Attorneys for Rural Nevadans will hold an Ask a Lawyer/Self-Help Clinic at the Supreme Court Library on Thursday, October 23rd from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Additionally, Law Library staff will be participating in the Legal Aid Fair on October 18th at the Carson City Community Center.

There is a schedule of events throughout the state posted on the State Bar of Nevada’s website.  (There may be income restrictions at some of these events; please contact the provider for additional information.)

June Events at the Law Library

We are hosting Westlaw for some CLE training this month, as well as Nevada Legal Services's monthly forms-completion clinics. 

6/11/14, 10-11 a.m. - Intermediate Westlaw** - Room 107 - 1.0 hours of general CLE credit
6/11/14, 11:15-12:15 a.m. - Employment Law Research using Westlaw** - Room 107 - 1.0 hours of general CLE credit
6/12/14, 1:30-3:30 p.m. - NLS Forms Completion Clinic* - Room 103

*Drop in, for more information, contact NLS at 775-284-3491 x214.
**Seating is limited, please contact the Reference Desk at 775-684-1640 to reserve your seat.

Upcoming Events in May and June at the Law Library

Here are a few upcoming events that might be of interest to Law Library patrons:

5/8/14, 1:30-3:30 p.m. - NLS Forms Clinic* - Room 107
5/22/14, 1:30-3:30 p.m. - NLS Forms Clinic* - LOCATED AT THE BRIC, 108 E. Proctor St.
6/11/14, 10-11 a.m. - Intermediate Westlaw** - Room 107 - 1.0 hours of general CLE credit
6/11/14, 11:15-12:15 a.m. - Employment Law Research using Westlaw** - Room 107 - 1.0 hours of general CLE credit

*Drop in, for more information, contact NLS at 775-284-3491 x214.
**Seating is limited, please contact the Reference Desk at 775-684-1640 to reserve your seat.

Self-Help Forms Clinics in Carson City in May

Nevada Legal Services holds free forms completion clinics twice monthly in Carson City for people who are representing themselves in court. The clinics are held from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month at the Nevada Supreme Court Library (at 201 S. Carson Street - enter using Stewart Street entrance) and the fourth Thursday of each month at the Business Resource Innovation Center (at 108 E. Proctor Street - click on link for map). The next scheduled clinics are May 8 at the Supreme Court and May 22 at the BRIC. NLS brings a volunteer attorney, a paralegal, and a notary public. There is no charge and no income restrictions for these clinics. Patrons are seen on a first-come, first-served basis.

Additionally, Nevada Legal Services holds clinics throughout the state.  Contact NLS for information about events in your area.

Self-Help Forms Clinics in Carson City in April

Nevada Legal Services holds free forms completion clinics twice monthly in Carson City for people who are representing themselves in court.  The clinics are held from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month at the Nevada Supreme Court Library (at 201 S. Carson Street - enter using Stewart Street entrance) and the fourth Thursday of each month at the Business Resource Innovation Center (at 108 E. Proctor Street - click on link for map).  The next scheduled clinics are April 10 at the Supreme Court and April 24 at the BRIC.  NLS brings a volunteer attorney, a paralegal, and a notary public.  There is no charge and no income restrictions for these clinics.  Patrons are seen on a first-come, first-served basis.

Additionally in April, NLS is holding a special clinic for seniors at the law library on April 25. 

Serving Our Seniors - Nevada Legal Services Clinic

Supreme Court Library is hosting Nevada Legal Services "Serving Our Seniors" on Friday, April 25, from 1-3 p.m.  Sponsored by the ABA Young Lawyers Division and Nevada Legal Services. 

Please call NLS at 775-284-3491 x214 to schedule an appointment.

Pro Bono Week - 2013

Next week is Pro Bono Week.  Nevada Legal Services will be holding an Ask A Lawyer/Forms Clinic at the Law Library on Thursday, October 24 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

Additionally, Law Library staff will be at the legal aid fair held by Volunteer Attorneys for Northern Nevada on Saturday, November 2 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Sierra Room at the Carson City Community Center.

If you cannot make it to Carson City on either of the above dates, check out the list of events posted on the State Bar of Nevada's website. 

May Self-Help Clinic at the Supreme Court Library

Nevada Legal Services will hold its monthly Self-Help Forms Completion clinic for people who are filing without legal representation.  The clinic will be at the Supreme Court Library on Thursday, May 9, from 1:30-3 p.m. Assistance and legal education will be provided to complete forms and a Notary Public will be available to notarize your documents at no cost. 

The previously-scheduled education clinic has been cancelled.

If you are interested in clinics and educational classes in other parts of the state, check out NLS' News/Events page, as well as the Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada's calendar.

Serving Seniors - Free Legal Assistance Clinic for Senior Citizens

Nevada Legal Services and the State Bar of Nevada's Young Lawyers' Section will be holding free legal assistance clinics for senior citizens on Friday, April 19, 2013 at the times and locations below.  For more information, call Nevada Legal Services, at 775-284-3491 x214.

Carson City: 
The BRIC
108 E. Proctor
775-284-3491
1 to 3 p.m.

Elko:
Nevada Legal Services
380 Court Street, #D
1 to 4 p.m.

Fernley:
City of Fernley Offices
595 Silver Lace Blvd.
8:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Gardnerville:
Douglas County Senior Center
2300 Meadow Lane
9 to 11 a.m.

Virginia City:
Storey Senior Citizen's Center
100 E. Mill Street
12 noon to 2 p.m.

Winnemucca:
Humboldt County Library
85 East Fifth Street
1 to 3 p.m.

April Self-Help Clinics at the Nevada Supreme Court Library

4/9 ETA:  Good news - this previously-cancelled clinic will be held at the Supreme Court Law Library on 4/11 after all.

Nevada Legal Services will be holding two clinics at the Supreme Court Library on Thursday, April 11. The monthly Self-Help Forms Completion Clinic will run from 1:30-3 p.m. and the Education Clinic (Bankruptcy Education) will be held from 3:30-5 p.m. While the forms completion clinics are drop in, you must register for the education classes by calling 775-284-3491 x214.

The schedule of educational clinics for the rest of the year is as follows:

May 9, 2013 - Family Law Education - Adoption
June 13, 2013 - Guardianship Education
July 11, 2013 - How to File a Small Claim Case
August 8, 2013 - Bankruptcy Education
September 12, 2013 - Landlord/Tenant Education
October 10, 2013 - Family Law Education - Changing/Modifying Custody
November 14, 2013 - Sealing Criminal Records
December 12, 2013 - no education clinic will be held in December

NLS will hold forms completion and educational clinics on Thursday, April 25 at the Carson City Library. For information, contact the Carson City Library.

CANCELLED DUE TO FAMILY EMERGENCY - March 2013 Legal Clinics at the Supreme Court Library

UPDATED 3/12/13:  THIS CLINIC HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO FAMILY EMERGENCY

Nevada Legal Services will be holding two clinics at the Supreme Court Library on Thursday, March 14. The monthly Self-Help Forms Completion Clinic will run from 1:30-3 p.m. and the Education Clinic (Sealing Criminal Records) will be held from 3:30-5 p.m.  While the forms completion clinics are drop in, you must register for the education classes by calling 775-284-3491 x214. 

The schedule of educational clinics for the rest of the year is as follows:

April 11, 2013 - Bankruptcy Education
May 9, 2013 - Family Law Education - Adoption
June 13, 2013 - Guardianship Education
July 11, 2013 - How to File a Small Claim Case
August 8, 2013 - Bankruptcy Education
September 12, 2013 - Landlord/Tenant Education
October 10, 2013 - Family Law Education - Changing/Modifying Custody
November 14, 2013 - Sealing Criminal Records
December 12, 2013 - no education clinic will be held in December

NLS will hold forms completion and educational clinics on Thursday, March 28 at the Carson City Library. For information, contact the Carson City Library.

Free Legal Clinics at the Nevada Supreme Court Library

Nevada Legal Services has announced its 2013 Legal Clinic Schedule for the Supreme Court Library.  The monthly Self-Help Forms Completion Clinic will now be held on the second Thursday of the month.

NLS is adding the following education clinics in 2013:

February 14, 2013 - Estate Planning Education
March 14, 2013 - Sealing Criminal Records
April 11, 2013 - Bankruptcy Education
May 9, 2013 - Family Law Education - Adoption
June 13, 2013 - Guardianship Education
July 11, 2013 - How to File a Small Claim Case
August 8, 2013 - Bankruptcy Education
September 12, 2013 - Landlord/Tenant Education
October 10, 2013 - Family Law Education - Changing/Modifying Custody
November 14, 2013 - Sealing Criminal Records
December 12, 2013 - no education clinic will be held in December

NLS will continue to hold forms completion and educational clinics at the Carson City Library on the fourth Thursday of each month.  For information, contact the Carson City Library. 

Carson City Clinics for Self-Represented Litigants

Nevada Legal Services will be holding the following clinics in Carson City in November and December.  If you are interested in clinics and educational classes in other parts of the state, check out NLS' News/Events page, as well as the Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada's Calendar.  

November 2012
11/13: Self Help (Supreme Court Law Library) 1:30–3:30 pm
11/20: Guardianship (Supreme Court Law Library) 12:30–2:30 pm
11/29: Self Help (Carson Public Library) 1:00–3:00 pm

December 2012
12/11: Self Help (Supreme Court Law Library) 1:30–3:30 pm
12/20: Self Help (Carson Public Library) 1:00–3:00 pm

The Self Help forms completion clinics include general instruction regarding the completion of self-help forms.  A Notary Public will be available. Register by calling 775-284-3491 x214.

The Supreme Court Law Library is located at 201 S. Carson Street. Please use the Stewart Street entrance to the Supreme Court.  The Carson City Library is located at 900 N. Roop Street.

Upcoming Nevada Legal Services Clinics in Carson City

Nevada Legal Services has announced its legal aid clinic schedule for Carson City for the rest of the year.  If you are interested in clinics and educational classes in other parts of the state, check out NLS' News/Events page, as well as the Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada's Calendar. 

October 2012
10/9: Self Help (Supreme Court Law Library) 1:30–3:30 pm
10/25: Ask a Lawyer (Supreme Court Library) 9:00 am–12:00 pm (topics include family law, bankruptcy, wills/probate)
10/25: Self Help (Carson Public Library) 1:00–3:00 pm
10/25: Mortgage/Foreclosure/Short Sale – You have options (Carson Public Library) 3:30–5:00 pm

November 2012
11/13: Self Help (Supreme Court Law Library) 1:30–3:30 pm
11/20: Guardianship (Supreme Court Law Library) 12:30–2:30 pm
11/29: Self Help (Carson Public Library) 1:00–3:00 pm

December 2012
12/11: Self Help (Supreme Court Law Library) 1:30–3:30 pm
12/20: Self Help (Carson Public Library) 1:00–3:00 pm

The Self Help forms completion clinics include general instruction regarding the completion of self-help forms.  A Notary Public will be available. Register by calling 775-284-3491 x214.

The Supreme Court Law Library is located at 201 S. Carson Street. Please use the Stewart Street entrance to the Supreme Court.  The Carson City Library is located at 900 N. Roop Street. 

August Forms Completion Workshop

Nevada Legal Services will hold a self-help forms completion clinic Tuesday, August 14 for people who are filing without legal representation.  General instruction will be provided regarding the completion of self-help forms.  A Notary Public will be available.  Register by calling 775-284-3491 x214.  The clinic will be held from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. in Room 107 of the Supreme Court Library, 201 S. Carson Street.  Please use the Stewart Street entrance to the Supreme Court.  This program will be repeated each month on the second Tuesday

Nevada Legal Services will hold a self-help forms completion clinic on Tuesday, July 10 for people who are filing without legal representation.  General instruction will be provided regarding the completion of self-help forms.  A Notary Public will be available.  Register by calling 775-284-3491 x214.  The clinic will be held from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. in Room 107 of the Supreme Court Library, 201 S. Carson Street.  Please use the Stewart Street entrance to the Supreme Court.  This program will be repeated each month on the second Tuesday

Forms Completion Clinic at Supreme Court Library

Nevada Legal Services will hold a self-help forms completion clinic next Tuesday, June 12 for people who are filing without legal representation.  General instruction will be provided regarding the completion of self-help forms.  A Notary Public will be available.  Register by calling 775-284-3491 x214.  The clinic will be held from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. in Room 107 of the Supreme Court Library, 201 S. Carson Street.  Please use the Stewart Street entrance to the Supreme Court.  This program will be repeated each month on the second Tuesday. 

Nevada Legal Services to Offer Forms Completion Workshops at Law Library

Nevada Legal Services will hold a self-help forms completion clinic for people who are filing without legal representation.  General instruction will be provided regarding the completion of self-help forms.  A Notary Public will be available.  Register by calling 775-284-3491 x214.  The clinic will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. in Room 107 of the Supreme Court Library, 201 S. Carson Street.  Please use the Stewart Street entrance to the Supreme Court.  This program will be repeated each month on the second Tuesday. 

National Library Week

We are celebrating National Library week here at the Supreme Court Library with a variety of events. 

To start the week off, we are going to have a representative from the Carson City Library here from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Room 107 to give out Carson City Library cards.  State workers are eligible to obtain cards regardless of where they live.  The library card not only lets you use the Carson City Library's great collection of downloadable ebooks and audiobooks, but also to use the CLAN databases are available from the Nevada State Library and Archives.  CLAN databases include Ancestry.com and Learning Express. Use your barcode and password to access the Law Library's free WiFi without having to request a guest login and password.

On Friday, April 13, Nevada Legal Services will be holding a self-help forms completion clinic for people who are filing without legal representation.  General instruction will be provided regarding the completion of self-help forms.  A Notary Public will be available.  Register by calling 775-284-3491 x214.  The clinic will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. in Room 107 of the Supreme Court Library, 201 S. Carson Street.  Please use the Stewart Street entrance to the Supreme Court. 

During the week we will have a crossword puzzle, 2 Truths and a Lie contests to see who knows the most about library staff, and of course, a variety of treats.

Filing for Unemployment Benefits

Nevada Legal Services has a nice brochure on filing for unemployment benefits, including what to do if benefits are denied.  There is a sample petition (PDF) for judicial review with instructions (PDF).  The Eighth Judicial District Court Clerk's office has a generic petition for judicial review (PDF) which we highlighted in an earlier post.