Free Legal Clinic for Nonprofits - June 4, 2008

On the evening of June 4, 2008, Philadelphia LawWorks will sponsor the third annual Nonprofit Legal Clinic. The clinic provides community groups and established nonprofits the opportunity to apply for pro bono (free) legal services for their organizations. Some of the areas we can assist with include incorporating and applying for 501(c)(3) status, reviewing leases and other contracts, trademarks and copyrights, zoning, drafting bylaws, corporate governance, and real estate issues.

The clinic will be hosted by The Free Library of Philadelphia’s Regional Foundation Center, home to the “Philadelphia region's largest public information collection of print and electronics available on all aspects of fundraising, institutional advancement, and general philanthropy.”

This year’s Nonprofit Clinic promises to be the most successful to date, with nonprofit organizations and community groups meeting with trained law students and LawWorks staff attorneys. Registered organizations applying for legal services will also be treated to snacks and refreshments being generously provided for by the library. Past volunteers have assisted a variety of organizations, including churches, CDCs, child care providers, arts programs, and minority job training programs. Since our creation in 2003, we have assisted almost 1200 clients and organizations with their legal needs.

For more information and to register, please contact Martin Costello, Philadelphia LawWorks Staff Attorney, at 215-523-9562, or by e-mail at mcostello@phillyvip.org.


When: June 4, 2008. Clinic will take place between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Deadline: Organizations must register by May 30, 2008.

Where: The Free Library of Philadelphia – 1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA