Events
Throughout the year, Neighborhood Legal Services hosts a variety of meetings and community events. Check back often to stay up-to-date.
Wednesday, March 22, 2023 | 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Carlow University Virtual Event
March 22nd 4:00pm-5:30pm
Presented by: Women’s Center & Shelter, Pittsburgh Action Against Rape, and Neighborhood Legal Services
Join by clicking here. Microsoft Teams is required.
Monday, March 27, 2023
EmployHer & Dress for Success Opportunity Fair
University of Pittsburgh Community Engagement Center
622 N Homewood Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15208
EmployHER Pittsburgh is a collaborative initiative between Dress for Success Pittsburgh, New Century Careers and When She Thrives aimed at providing access to better employment, personal development, and educational opportunities for women in Allegheny County.
EmployHER Pittsburgh is designed to remove barriers like access to childcare and transportation through pop up engagement events, bringing multiple nonprofit resources and prospective employers to the communities of women across Allegheny County. Each woman who attends the opportunity fair will be supported by a success partner to help them set and achieve their self-defined goals over a six-month period.
To learn more and to register click here.
Tuesday, April 18, 2023 | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Pro Bono and Ethics
(In Person CLE Seminar)
Want to put your legal knowledge to use helping those in need? This CLE will highlight pro bono opportunities in Allegheny County.
The goal is to educate attorneys and encourage them to provide pro bono services. Specifics to be covered include:
- A review on rule 6.1 (duty) and ethics rules for pro bono services
- Where to volunteer for pro bono services
- Hypothetical ethical scenarios
- Earning CLE credits for pro bono services
- Malpractice insurance coverage for pro bono services
A networking reception will follow the CLE. Representatives from legal aid and pro bono organizations in Allegheny County will be attending the networking portion of the event.
*This program is only being offered live in-person at the Koppers Building.
*This program has been approved for 1 hour of Ethics CLE credit and also qualifies for 1 hour of credit under the West Virginia Rules for Mandatory Continuing Legal Education.
Last day to Pre-register: Sunday, April 16, 2023, 11:59 p.m.
Register by mail: Print and return the hard copy registration form available here.