PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE LAWYERS IN THE LIBRARY Lawyers in the Library Needs (Virtual) Lawyers in the Library LAWRENCE S. STRICK
LAWYERS IN THE LIBRARY is a collaborative program between the Marin County Bar Association and the Marin County Law Library. The program offers free 20-minute consultations each second and fourth Thursday (except November and December) from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. The program helps fill the enormous need for providing legal information to the growing low income and senior Marin population. Since its inception, Lawyers in the Library has served well over a thousand people, and the demand for its services is constantly increasing. The program
is a great program and will make you feel
urgently needs to expand its volunteer lawyer base—Lawyers in the Library Needs You!
good about being a lawyer. Below are some of the most common questions I am asked
As a Lawyers in the Library volunteer, I have
about volunteering. If you have additional questions, please reach out to Lawyers in the
experienced the wonderful feeling of providing help to those who are struggling to navigate an issue. The problems the participants present often can be addressed by listening and pointing out a resource that they did not know existed. Those seeking legal help simply need to be heard and guided by a professional. People are genuinely thankful for your attention and your time, of which only a little is required. I encourage you to volunteer and experience Lawyers in the Library, which you can easily do using the link at the end of this article. It
Library at (415) 472-3733, or feel free to call me directly at (415) 721-1200. HOW MUCH TIME MUST I COMMIT? Each virtual session is two hours on a Thursday evening. You can log onto Zoom at 4:15 p.m., get your assignments, help a few people, and enjoy dinner on time. WHAT IF THE QUESTIONS ARE OUTSIDE MY AREA OF EXPERTISE? Don’t worry about that! Lawyers in the Library asks for volunteers in the following
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