CORI MATTERS -- Learn How To Help Clients Seal Criminal RecordsMass incarceration and racially-disparate involvement of African-Americans in the criminal justice system are the new Jim Crow. In general, work is the pathway to a better life and out of poverty, but past criminal records stop countless people from getting jobs, housing, and access to other opportunities.The Massachusetts Bar Association is collaborating with Greater Boston Legal Services to recruit attorneys to help clients from low-income communities seal their records and break the cycle of poverty and unemployment. The project seeks volunteers to represent a pro bono client in their region of the state court and/or provide limited assisted representation. Attorneys of all backgrounds are encouraged to volunteer to take a case or help with our community outreach. The required time commitment is likely less than 25 hours and GBLS provides training, materials and mentoring.Topics to be covered:
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