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Access to Justice topics and resources with information provided by the Legal Services and Programs Committee of the State Bar of New Mexico.

Poverty Law CLE Series: Feb 24 - April 7

Poverty Law In Practice Course

Learn from community lawyers and policy advocates challenging injustice through systemic advocacy throughout New Mexico. Learn how to apply practical skills, prepare issue campaigns, and collaborate for community action in this one-of-a-kind CLE series. Attorneys are invited to enroll in this series that is offered as part of Professor Verónica Gonzales’ Poverty Law in Practice course. Space is limited. Have questions? Contact Cheryl Burbank at Burbank@law.unm.edu.

Dates/Times: Mondays from 3 - 5pm on 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/24, 3/31, and 4/7 Location: UNM School of Law Cost: $199 

Topics: Prison labor, consumer protection, transgender cultural fluency, indigent service mandates, pro bono services, mortgage foreclosure defense, mobile home law, disability protection and advocacy, kinship-guardianship, emancipation, social security disability, and the power of social identities and organized groups. See Virtual Brochure with Confirmed Speakers/Topics (feel free to share). Register here by Monday 2/24/25.

Statewide Legal Teleclinics 2025

Landlord Tenant Law Workshop

ADA Transition Plan

Legal Clinics

Free Telephonic Legal Clinics Sponsored by the State Bar of New Mexico Legal Services and Programs Committee

Interpreters available. To sign up please call the Metro Court Self-Help Desk at (505) 841-9817 Second Friday of each month 10 AM until 1:00 PM Volunteers will be available by phone to provide free legal advice about:

  •  Landlord/Tenant   
  • Consumer Debt   
  • Garnishment 
  • Unpaid Wages    
  • Small Claims