What

The intricacies of bankruptcy law, the options if you are going through foreclosure, the family court process, and more will be discussed at Community Law Day, a series of free legal education classes offered through the UNLV William S. Boyd School of Law.

When

9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18

Where

Boyd School of Law at UNLV, 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 will offer some courses in Spanish.

The schedule offers:

9 a.m to 11 a.m.

• Bankruptcy
• Family Law/ Divorce
• Guardianship
• Small Claims /Tenants' Rights
• Family Law (taught in Spanish)

11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

• Family Law - Paternity/Custody
• Foreclosure: What Are Your Options?

The UNLV Boyd School of Law, in partnership with Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada and Nevada Legal Services, has sponsored legal information classes the last 14 years and has helped more than 45,000 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 call Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada, (702) 386-1070. Class descriptions and a call schedule of free classes offered throughout the fall are available at lacsn.org.

Media

Media are invited to attend. Please contact Megan Downs at (702) 895-0898 for a press credential.