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Legal Advice vs. Legal Information, A Court Staff Essential

Confused about the difference between legal information and legal advice? You’re not alone!

Join our brief, engaging webinar from the National Center for State Courts (NCSC) to learn the essential distinctions. This session highlights key points to help court staff confidently navigate these issues when interacting with the public. Feel free to include this webinar in your court’s training materials to enhance resources and guidance for your court or community.

Who will gain the most from this webinar?
– Courtroom Clerks
– Probation Officers
– Self-Help Center Staff
– Court Navigators
– Anyone who interacts with the public on legal matters

Presenters:
– Danielle Hirsch | Managing Director, Access to Justice, National Center for State Courts
– Pamela Ortiz | Director, Access to Justice, Maryland Judiciary
– Rob Wall | Senior Court Management Consultant, Access to Justice, National Center for State Courts

The presentation slides, additional resources, and written responses to Q&As can be found here (nationalcenterforstatecourts.box.com/s/uz8ipa5c1qe54u1oij1pg33o43t5v28e). If you have issues accessing the link, please reach out to Conor Geiger at cgeiger@ncsc.org.