Spring Session
Please see here for the Spring calendar schedule.  Note dates marked “No Classes” for holidays and Spring Break.

To register for a class or for more information call Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada at 386-1070, ext. 155. You can also find more information on their website at http://www.lacsn.org/free-classes/

You will find a brief description to get to BSL here and click here for the map.

Bankruptcy
Wednesday, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. (BSL, Room 105) – Effective January 27 through April 21, 2010
Thursday, 3:45 – 5:45 p.m. (LACSN) – Effective January 28 through April 22, 2010

Discover whether bankruptcy is right for your financial crisis, or if there a less drastic alternative through credit counseling. Learn the difference between a Chapter 7 and a Chapter 13 and the benefits/risks of each. Are your debts dischargeable? What personal property can you keep if you file a Bankruptcy Petition? This class provides a general overview of Bankruptcy law and sample forms.

Download Bankruptcy Manual here

To View a Video of the Bankruptcy Class, click here

Family Law
Wednesday, 6:45 – 8:45 p.m. (BSL, Room 105) – Effective January 27 through April 21, 2010
Saturday, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. (BSL, Room 117) – Effective January 23 through April 24, 2010

Family Law (Spanish)
Monday, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. (LACSN) – Effective January 25 through April 19, 2010

This class is designed to assist persons in understanding basic legal forms and the family court process.  Attendees will learn about joint petitions, the proper way to complete an individual or joint petition and the process for filing forms, as well as mediation process.

The Clark County Family Law Self-Help Center can also provide additional information and forms through their link at Family Law Self-Help Center forms.

Download Family Law Manual here

Foreclosure Mediation
Thursday, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. (BSL, Room 105) – Effective January 28 through April 22, 2010

This is a new class designed to help the public understand the new mandatory mediation rules under AB 149. The class will prepare homeowners who have been served with a Notice of Default on their home mortgages and who have then elected to mediate with their lender. The homeowner will be given instructions on what documents to bring to the mediation, how to prepare for the mediation and how to determine if they will be eligible for a loan modification.

Download Foreclosure Mediation Manual here

Guardianship
Monday, 3:45 – 5:45 p.m. (LACSN) ) – Effective January 25 through April 19, 2010

This class is designed to assist persons with establishing a new guardianship. Covered topics include, qualifications to serve as a guardian, courtroom protocol, obtaining a hearing date and completing the Petition, Order to Issue Citations and Citations to Appear and Show Cause. The manual contains sample forms. Contested Termination of Guardianship is not covered in this class.

Download Guardianship Manual here

Paternity/Custody
Saturday, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (BSL, Room 117) – Effective January 23 through April 24, 2010

Open to individuals who have paternity and custody problems and who are NOT married to the other parent. Information will include matters regarding custody, child support, visitation, and relocation to another state.

Download Paternity/Custody Manual here

Small Claims
Friday, 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. (NLS) – Effective January 29 through April 23, 2010

Open to individuals (not businesses) with a small claims court dispute. The class is an overview of the small claims court procedure, including information on how to send a demand letter, file and serve documents, tips on how to represent yourself, and execution upon the judgment.

Download Small Claims Manual here

Mediation In Nevada Today (MINT)
Download child support assisted negotiation brochure Here.

Watch video on how to use mediation services in Southern Nevada- Part 1 and Part 2

* (BSL) The William S. Boyd School of Law is located on the UNLV campus, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas.

* (LACSN) Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada is located at 800 South Eighth Street, Las Vegas

* (NLS) Nevada Legal Services is located at 530 South Sixth Street