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          Economic Justice and Tax

          Debtor’s Rights Clinic hosted by Bay Legal
          Description of work: Teach consumers how to fight against unlawful debt collectors and harassment, help people access safe and affordable housing, protect seniors and disabled people from consumer scams.
          Skill Level: All
          Time Commitment: The Clinic runs on Mondays in San Mateo, Contra Costa on 1st & 3rd Fridays, Napa on 2nd Fridays, Alameda on 4th Fridays. Volunteers are expected to participate monthly, or about three clinics a semester.
          Training: TBD for Spring 2018
          Contact: Claire Johnson Raba cjohnson@baylegal.org


          Consumer Debt Defense and Education Clinic hosted by the Justice and Diversity Center
          Description of work: Volunteers assist attorneys with drafting cease and desist letters to creditors, answers, fee waiver applications, responses to discovery, motions for summary judgement, demands for bills of particulars, claims of exemption, proposed orders and proof of services.
          Skill Level: All
          Time Commitment: The CDDEC takes place twice a month, on Wednesday evenings from 6:00-9:00 p.m. All volunteers must attend a 1-hour training session prior to volunteering.
          Contact: probono@sfbar.org


          VITA
          Description of work: Students provide tax filing assistance to local residents one evening a week during tax season. The ABA Law Student Division’s VITA program is an independent operation from the IRS. However, the IRS will be providing training materials, forms, and technical assistance prior to and during the tax season. No previous tax experience is necessary.
          Skill Level: All
          Time Commitment: Clinic is held on Tuesday evenings from 5-7pm during Spring 2018 tax season. Individual participation varies but students must receive training to pass the certification test.
          Training: There will be a training session held later this month, also on a Tuesday.
          Contact:  To express interest and receive further information, please fill out the VITA Google Form by clicking here. You may also email Jayme Jackson at jacksoja@uchastings.edu with any questions.

           

          California Lawyers for the Arts
          Description of work: Work to establish a bridge between the arts and the legal communities. Check out the current volunteer opportunities for law students here.
          Skill Level: All
          Time Commitment: Various
          Contact: (415)775-7200 or sanfrancisco@calawyersforthearts.org

          This list is not all inclusive. There are many more organizations to volunteer with. Find more pro bono opportunities at probono.net/bayarea, an online resource for the entire Bay Area.

          If you would like assistance in locating an opportunity that matches your particular interest, contact Professor Brittany Glidden by phone at 415.565.4620 or email at gliddenbrittany@uchastings.edu

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