What

A series of free legal education classes will be offered to Nevada families during UNLV Boyd School of Law's annual Community Law Day. The courses will include teaching folks about the intricacies of bankruptcy law, small claims procedures, divorce, paternity custody, guardianship, criminal record sealing, tenants’ rights, and access to tax refunds.

When

9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22

Where

UNLV Boyd School of Law, 4505 S. Maryland Pkwy., Las Vegas

Details

Classes are designed to cover specific areas of law that will help individuals understand court procedures, documentation requirements and changes to laws. Individuals who attend the classes may apply for pro bono assistance. The event is co-sponsored by the UNLV Boyd School of Law, Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada, and Nevada Legal Services. 

The event is free and open to the public and some courses will be offered in Spanish. 

The schedule offers

9 a.m to 11 a.m. 

• Bankruptcy (Class materials are available in Spanish.)
• Family Law – Divorce (Class materials are available in Spanish.) 
• Family Law (taught in Spanish) 
• Guardianship
• Small Claims

11 a.m. to 1 p.m. 

• Tenants’ Rights
• Family Law – Paternity/Custody (Class materials are available in Spanish.) 
• Access to Tax Refunds for Nevada Families
• Criminal Record Sealing 

Boyd School of Law, in partnership with Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada and Nevada Legal Services, has sponsored legal information classes the last 17 years and has helped more than 50,000 people in the community.

Contact

For more information on this event and this fall’s free legal education class schedule, call the Boyd School of Law at (702) 895-3671 or Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada at (702) 386-1070 or go to law.unlv.edu/event/6th-annual-community-law-day. Class descriptions and a schedule of free classes offered throughout the fall are available at lacsn.org. 

Media

Media are invited to attend. Please contact Catherine Bacos, catherine.bacos@unlv.edu, 702-895-5869, for a press credential.