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People’s Law School
People’s Law School 2017: Know Your Rights
This year’s People’s Law School event will be held on Saturday, April 8, 2017 at the Legal Services Center of Harvard Law School. The event will feature a series of 1-hour “Know Your Rights” workshops on a variety of legal topics and will be free and open to the public.
WHEN: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
WHERE: Legal Services Center, 122 Boylston Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 (Orange Line, Stony Brook Stop)
This year’s event will feature the following “Know Your Rights” workshops: Please note that participants are welcome to attend any workshops of interest and are not confined to either track. Starred * workshops are offered in both English and Spanish. Volunteers will provide Spanish interpreting in other workshops as requested.
| “KNOW YOUR RIGHTS” TRACK 1 | |
| 10:00 – 11:00 AM | Family Law 101 |
| 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Safety Net Programs: SNAP and Social Security Disability Benefits |
| 12:00 – 1:00 PM | Understanding State Veterans Benefits |
| 1:00 – 2:00 PM | VA Disability Benefits Basics |
| 2:00 – 3:00 PM | Disability & Self-employment: What you need to know if you want to start a business |
| 3:00 – 4:00 PM | Paying Taxes |
| 4:00 – 5:00 PM | Managing Your Student Loans |
| 5:00 – 6:00 PM | Debt & Bankruptcy |
| “KNOW YOUR RIGHTS” TRACK 2 | |
| 10:00 – 11:00 AM | Tenant Rights in Massachusetts |
| 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Your Rights when being Questioned or Detained by Immigration Officers* (MIRA) |
| 12:00 – 1:00 PM | Naturalizing/Becoming a US Citizen* (Project Citizenship) |
| 1:00 – 2:00 PM | Immigration Rights* (PAIR) |
| 2:00 – 3:00 PM | Making Your Voice Heard in the Massachusetts State House and Beyond |
| 3:00 – 4:00 PM | Peaceful Protesting* |
| 4:00 – 5:00 PM | Getting the Right Health Insurance for You (hosted by CHLPI) |
| 5:00 – 6:00 PM | Working with Court Services |
At the event, we will provide you with:
- Resources packet
- Family-friendly spaces and activities
- Snacks and beverages
- Free parking
We can also help you:
- Prepare your taxes (To sign up for free tax assistance, visit www.tinyurl.com/JPTaxHelp)
- Get a library card
- Open an email account
- Register to vote
- Receive additional resources
To request additional services or accommodations, email peopleslawschool@law.harvard.edu.
Questions? Please email peopleslawschool@law.harvard.edu or call the Legal Services Center at (617) 522-3003 and ask for the People’s Law School Coordinator.