Pro Bono Opportunity for ACC MN Members

The ACC MN Community Service Committee invites you to participate in a Virtual Housing Eviction Expungement Clinic being hosted by the Volunteer Lawyers Network (VLN) on Monday afternoon, January 27, 2025, via Zoom. This is an opportunity to provide full, but virtual, representation to individuals and families who need eviction expungement relief to transition to stable, secure housing. Clients are screened and matched based on each volunteer’s experience and comfort level.

AGENDA
2:00 PM - 2:15 PM | Introduction, logistics and Q&A with VLN staff resource attorneys (via Zoom)
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM | Client meetings (by phone)
3:15 PM - 4:00 PM | Large group discussion among volunteers and VLN staff resource attorneys (via Zoom)

To register for the Clinic, complete the registration form on the VLN website and note "ACC MN 1-27-25" in answer to the question, "Are you already volunteering OR have you already arranged to volunteer with a particular VLN program? If yes, explain." Volunteers will receive Zoom login information directly from VLN a couple of days before the Clinic.

During the clinic, you'll interview pre-screened clients and review their files, then complete motions for eviction expungements and fee waivers. This pro bono work is eligible for CLE credit in Minnesota (six hours of pro bono work = one credit).

Beforehand, volunteers are asked to view a 45-minute on-demand video training and slideshow on expungement basics (eligible for 0.75 Standard CLE credit in Minnesota; after watching the video, register for the CLE credit here).

Admission is free. We hope you choose to participate!