In 2020, MVLP helped 169 individuals represent themselves in court through self-representation clinics. With self-representation, clients are placed with attorneys who provide legal advice, drafted pleadings, and instructions on how to represent themselves in court. The client goes to Court on his/her own. If you are interested in attending a clinic, please see the schedule below.
Case Types Handled with Self-Representation
Irreconcilable Differences Divorces
Uncontested Guardianships
Advance Healthcare Directives
Power of Attorneys
Simple Wills
Misdemeanor Expungements
Felony Expungements
Foreclosure Prevention
PRO SE LEGAL CLINIC SCHEDULE
Click here for a list of documents needed to attend the legal clinic.
| DATE | CLINIC |
| January 20 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
Strengthening Family and Children 11th District Family Law Pro Se Clinic - Madison County |
| January 31 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
Strengthening Family and Children Harrison County Pro Se Legal Clinic - Harrison County |
| February 9 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
Strengthening Family and Children RISE UP Family Law & Expungement Clinic + FB - Sunflower County |
| February 16 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
Strengthening Family and Children Harrison County Pro Se Legal Clinic - Harrison County |
| February 17 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
Stabilizing the Economy Expungement and Foreclosure Prevention Clinic - Winston County |
| March 22 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
Strengthening Family and Children Wills Legal Clinic - Lafayette County |
| March 24 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
Strengthening Family and Children Hinds County Family Law Pro Se Clinic - Hinds County |
| March 25 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
Stabilizing the Economy Expungement Clinic and Foreclosure Prevention - Madison County |
| April 5 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
Strengthening Family and Children RISE UP Family Law & Expungement Clinic + FB - Washington County |
| April 18 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
Stabilizing the Economy Expungement Clinic and Foreclosure Prevention - Warren County |
| April 19 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
Stabilizing the Economy Expungement Clinic and Foreclosure Prevention - Forrest County |
| April 21 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
Restoration Day Expungement Clinic Partnership with MAG Bar - Hinds County |
| May 4 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
Stabilizing the Economy Expungement Clinic and Foreclosure Prevention - Bolivar County |
| May 11 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
Strengthening Family and Children & Stabilizing the Economy RISE UP Family Law & Expungement Clinic + FB - Humphreys County |
| May 31 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
Strengthening Family and Children Harrison County Pro Se Legal Clinic - Harrison County |
| June 7 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
Strengthening Family and Children Wills Legal Clinic - Golden Key Community Center |
| June 21 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
Strengthening Family and Children Family Law Pro Se Clinic - Washington County |
| July 27 10:00 a.m. |
Guardianship and Expungement Clinic - Grenada County |
| August 4 9:00 a.m. |
Strengthening Family and Children Family Law Pro Se Clinic - Hinds County |
| August 10 9:00 a.m. |
Strengthening Family and Children & Stabilizing The Economy RISE UP Family Law & Expungement Clinic - Sunflower County |
| September 8 9:00 a.m. |
Strengthening Family and Children Family Law Clinic - Neshoba/Kemper County |
| September 15 9:00 a.m. |
Strengthening Family and Children Family Law Clinic - Attala/Carroll County |
| September 20 9:00 a.m. |
Strengthening Family and Children Family Law Pro Se Clinic - Washington County |
| September 22 9:00 a.m. |
Strengthening Family and Children Family Law Clinic - Winston/Choctaw County |
| October 23 - October 27 |
National Pro Bono Week |
| October 23 9:00 a.m. |
Strengthening Family and Children Family Law Clinic - Grenada County |
| October 25 9:00 a.m. |
Strengthening Family and Children Wills Legal Clinic - Pike County |
| October 26 11:00 a.m. |
Strengthening Family and Children Legal Advice Clinic - Clear the Queue |
| October 27 9:00 a.m. |
Stabilizing the Economy Expungement and Foreclosure Prevention Legal Clinic - Hinds County |
| November 9 9:00 a.m. |
Strengthening Family and Children & Stabilizing The Economy RISE UP Family Law & Expungement Clinic + FB - Humphreys County |
| November 29 9:00 a.m. |
Strengthening Family and Children Wills Legal Clinic - Golden Key Community Center |
| December 6 9:00 a.m. |
Strengthening Family and Children Family Law Pro Se Clinic - Washington County |
FOR FAMILY LAW AND SIMPLE WILL/POA/AHD, COMPLETE MANDATORY SELF-REPRESENTATION CLINIC INTAKE FORM HERE.