Japan Disaster has Global Consequences
Mon, 21 Mar 2011 14:47:30 +0000
This post was researched and written by our news blog writer and pro bono attorney, James Ryan McNelis, J.D., M.P.A. On March 11th, an 8.9 magnitude devastated northeastern Japan, but the true impact of the damage may take months to realize.  The quake was the 5th largest in recorded history, and was so powerful, that it [...]

Is 2011 the new 1848?
Thu, 10 Mar 2011 14:20:50 +0000
This post was researched and written by our news blog writer and pro bono attorney, James Ryan McNelis, J.D., M.P.A. In 1848, the “Year of Revolution” began as unrest in France which toppled the royal government and created the Second French Republic.  This caused a cascading domino effect that stirred up revolutions, protests, and reforms across [...]

All Providence Teachers Issued A Pink Slip
Wed, 09 Mar 2011 17:27:46 +0000
This post was researched and written by our news blog writer and pro bono attorney, James Ryan McNelis, J.D., M.P.A. On February 23rd, the Providence School System issued 1,926 dismissal notices to every teacher within the school system due to concern of a looming budget crisis.  “This is beyond insane,” Steven Smith, the Providence Teacher’s Union President [...]

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Volunteer Attorney Program:

RICLAPP is seeking to expand its network of pro bono attorneys.  This is a great opportunity for attorneys to hone their skills in many different areas of law including probate, end of life planning, landlord-tenant, foreclosure prevention, SSI and SSDI, business, education, employment, and consumer protection.

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If you would like to become involved in our Volunteer Attorney Program, please send a cover letter and resume to Jeannine Casselman, Esq. at chudson@riclapp.org.

Volunteer Administrative Assistant:

RICLAPP is in need of volunteers to provide general office support, including answering phones, conducting client intakes, preparing mass mailings, and performing data entry. Volunteers should be comfortable working in person with clients, organized, punctual, and have a positive attitude! Knowledge of Excel, Microsoft Word, Quickbooks and/or legal case management software a plus.

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RICLAPP is accepting applications for an English-Spanish interpreter/translator. In order to better serve our clients, we are seeking volunteers who can translate RICLAPP’s brochures and pamphlets from English to Spanish. Our educational materials provide information on a variety of topics including financial safety, changes in Medicaid, and small business development. In addition, we are seeking volunteers to translate at legal clinics.  An ideal candidate would be bilingual, familiar with legal and economic terminology, and have excellent written and communication skills and a true desire to help disseminate pertinent legal and financial information in the Spanish language. We would love to establish an on-going relationship with a volunteer, but we are also open to short term (i.e. one document) projects.

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RICLAPP is accepting applications for interns currently enrolled in law school. Interns working for RICLAPP will have the benefit of assisting on a wide variety of cases including probate, end of life planning, landlord-tenant, foreclosure prevention, SSI and SSDI, business, education, employment, and consumer protection.  Interns will also contribute to RICLAPP's news blog and may conduct research on RICLAPP's chosen policy issues.  Excellent legal research and writing skills are necessary.   Interns must also have an interest in working in the public sector. 

College Internships:

RICLAPP accepts student interns that have an interest in working in the human services sector of the non-profit world.  RICLAPP's program requires that interns work a minimum of 8 hours per week during fall or spring semesters and a minimum of 16 hours per week during summer internships.

To volunteer or apply for an internship, please send a cover letter and resume to Jeannine Casselman, Esq. at chudson@riclapp.org.

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