Committee/Section Membership: The WCBA has more than 12 committees and 13 sections which keep members apprised of new legislation and current practices in a specific area of law.
Continuing Legal Education: Throughout the year the WCBA sponsors numerous seminars on various aspects of the law to keep our members informed of current developments in their practice area.
Emergency Assistance Program For Lawyers: This program provides aid, advice and renders services of an emergency nature to any attorney member who through illness or other causes becomes disabled and unable to continue his/her practice.
Legal Lines: We publish a monthly newsletter, Legal Lines, that keeps members informed of all Association activities, programs, current events and contains articles of interest to the profession.
Mentor Program: The WCBA maintains a mentor program for new lawyers or any lawyer who wishes to consult with another attorney who has an expertise in a particular area of law. Contact the WCBA office for additional information.
Networking: The WCBA sponsors a wide variety of social and educational programs throughout the year. These events afford our members the opportunity to meet and discuss issues of importance with each other and judicial and legislative members in an informal setting.
Volunteer Opportunities: Various volunteer opportunities exist at organizations throughout Worcester County.
Well Being Resources: A number of Attorney Well-Being Resources are available to help attorneys with different aspects of the profession.
Community Resources
Conciliation and ADR Programs: The WCBA sponsors volunteer conciliator programs in the Worcester Probate & Family Court, Worcester Superior Court, Worcester, Westborough and East Brookfield District Courts. Contact our office to learn more.
Lawyer Referral Service: The WCBA Lawyer Referral Service is a public service program to help you find the right lawyer for your legal issue.
Joint WCBA / CLA Resources
Worcester District Court Small Claims Lawyer for the Day (LFD) Program: This remote LFD Program is a collaborative pro bono project with the Worcester County Bar Association (WCBA). The program operates Thursday mornings from 8:45-11:45am via Zoom during the small claims and supplementary process sessions of the Worcester District Court. In Zoom breakout rooms, volunteer attorneys provide information and advice to low-income pro se parties, engage in settlement negotiations with creditors’ representatives, and, at times, provide Limited Assistance Representation to clients during the court session. CLA coordinates the recruitment, training, and scheduling of volunteers and provides screening of all clients. Training and mentorship opportunities available! For any questions about this program, please contact Pro Bono Director Meredith Palmer at mpalmer@cla-ma.org. To sign up to volunteer, please click here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0444ACAB2CA0F58-57400112-worcester#/
Worcester Probate and Family Court Lawyer for the Day (LFD) Program: Coming Soon on September 24th!
In partnership with the Worcester County Bar Association (WCBA) and the Worcester Probate and Family Court Registry, CLA coordinates a Probate and Family Court LFD program that connects volunteer attorneys with pro se litigants seeking assistance with their family court matters. The program will take place every Wednesday from 9am-1pm on the 2nd floor of the Worcester Court Complex next to the Probate and Family Court Registry. A virtual option is also available. During one-hour sessions, volunteer attorneys provide counsel and advice and/or drafting assistance to low-income litigants with family law matters. CLA Pro Bono staff are on-site to assist with prescreening and file collection. For any questions about this program, please contact Pro Bono Director Meredith Palmer at mpalmer@cla-ma.org. To sign up to volunteer, please click here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0444ACAB2CA0F58-57755331-worcester#/.
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- Sustaining Members: Members of the WCBA may elect to become a Sustaining Member. Sustaining Members are part of a distinguished group committed to investing in our profession and our community. A sustaining member’s additional commitment to the association enables us to pursue the lofty goals of the association as defined in our mission statement.
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