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The VLP Advocates

bringing hope. and justice. to a family near you. The VLP Advocates. because you’re up for a challenge. and because you’ll need. a break from class. The VLP Advocates was formed in 1999. through a partnership between. the University of Arizona James E. Rogers

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The VLP Advocates

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  1. bringinghope andjustice to a family near you The VLP Advocates

  2. because you’re up for a challenge

  3. and because you’ll need a break from class

  4. The VLP Advocates was formed in 1999 through a partnership between the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law and the Volunteer Lawyers Program, a joint program of Southern Arizona Legal Aid and the Pima County Bar Association, in order to bring civil legal services to those who have nowhere else to turn.

  5. The University of Arizona law school Community Service Program in which the VLP is a key component teaches our studentsshared responsibilityfor their community hands-on, heart-connected in a way.  - Dean Toni Massaro

  6. because you can make adifference

  7. and because you’ll have fun

  8. There arefour volunteer opportunities for you to choose from . . . TheChild Support Project You’ll meet with unrepresented litigants before their divorce hearings to ensure that their children receive the child support to which they are entitled.

  9. Bankruptcy Court Hearings You’ll work with volunteer attorneys to help low-income clients protect their wages, homes, and vehicles from creditors.

  10. Domestic Relations Clinics You will meet with a client to provide basic information and advice regarding family law issues. Most clients are women with children, oftentimes domestic violence victims, who need help completing family law forms.

  11. and the Intake Project You will perform initial interviews for walk-in clients at Southern Arizona Legal Aid, gaining one-on-one experience with clients while fine-tuning your interviewing skill and fact finding ability. At the end of each interview, you and the volunteer attorney will assess how best to direct the case for referral.

  12. because it’ll look good on your resume (but really because it’ll make mom proud)

  13. receive substantive law training helpreal clients make contact withlocal attorneys get outof the classroom appearin court be recognized by the legal profession and go to specialVLP events (free food!) Volunteering offers you the opportunity to . . .

  14. because you willbe a light in the dark

  15. VLP has increased my enthusiasm and drive to become an attorney, and has made me proud of the profession that I am pursuing. - Jean West, second year law student

  16. because it feels good because you will help because you will bring hope

  17. Hope. Justice. VLP Advocates And becauseheroesare just people withbig hearts

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