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BBA Offers Training on Advocacy for At-Risk Youth

Delivery of Legal Services experts will provide pro bono attorneys with the knowledge and tools to represent youth who are facing long-term suspension or expulsion at this one of a kind training. Learn more or register here.

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Read this week's Issue Spot

The Significance of Pro Bono Service. For the full post, click here.

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Practicing with Professionalism Program at the BBA

If you are a recently admitted lawyer in MA, take a look at the BBA's Practicing with Professionalism Page to register. Don't delay, two dates are already sold out!

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Where will you be on January 25?

The 2014 BBF Adams Benefit is taking place on 1/25 at 6pm at the Museum of Fine Arts, and already more than 610 people are looking forward to attending. This year’s event will include a special presentation of the 2014 BBF Public Service Award to Thomas Menino for his extraordinary leadership and dedication to our city throughout his two decades of service as Mayor. Learn more.

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Give Thanks By Giving Back With the BBF

In this season of giving, consider making a contribution to the BBF, which is hard at work creating opportunities for Boston’s youth, providing assistance for individuals and families facing homelessness, or helping veterans learn their legal rights. Learn more or donate here.

The BBA’s Amicus Committee works with the Government Relations Department and BBA Leadership. Amicus briefs may only be filed on behalf of the BBA as a whole. The BBA will only file an amicus brief related to the practice of law or the administration of justice; possible exceptions to this rule will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

For more information, contact Kathleen Joyce, Director of Government Relations, at kjoyce@bostonbar.org or (617) 778-1942.