First annual MABA Community Legal Fair held in California
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25/04/2009
Attorneys from the University of Guadalajara (UDG) and the Mexican chapter of MABA took part in the first Community Legal Fair of the Mexican American Bar Association of Los Ángeles (MABA) in Lynwood, California.
Approximately 100 lawyers volunteered their time and expertise to provide legal assistance to members of the Hispanic community in the Los Angeles area who often cannot afford to hire a lawyer.
This first MABA Community Legal Fair included the participation of recent law graduates from UDG, as well as members of MABA’s Mexican chapter, who contributed their knowledge of the Mexican legal system and procedures.
This event offered free advice and guidance from these professionals on issues related to family law, immigration and wills. Dozens of people were given advice on the legal processes they must follow in certain circumstances. This assistance was provided as “guidance” because only attorneys duly licensed in the state of California may dispense bonafide legal counsel.
On March 20, the University of Guadalajara and the Mexican American Bar Association in Los Angeles, signed an partnership agreement that will allow them to enhance the level of legal assistance that is provided to the Latino community living in this part of the United States. The agreement will also open the door to future academic partnerships, as well as the updating and dissemination of legal and immigration-related information between both institutions.
Approximately 100 lawyers volunteered their time and expertise to provide legal assistance to members of the Hispanic community in the Los Angeles area who often cannot afford to hire a lawyer.
This first MABA Community Legal Fair included the participation of recent law graduates from UDG, as well as members of MABA’s Mexican chapter, who contributed their knowledge of the Mexican legal system and procedures.
This event offered free advice and guidance from these professionals on issues related to family law, immigration and wills. Dozens of people were given advice on the legal processes they must follow in certain circumstances. This assistance was provided as “guidance” because only attorneys duly licensed in the state of California may dispense bonafide legal counsel.
On March 20, the University of Guadalajara and the Mexican American Bar Association in Los Angeles, signed an partnership agreement that will allow them to enhance the level of legal assistance that is provided to the Latino community living in this part of the United States. The agreement will also open the door to future academic partnerships, as well as the updating and dissemination of legal and immigration-related information between both institutions.