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Volunteer Attorney Program

VAP CLE Program

As an accredited CLE provider, the Volunteer Attorney Program (VAP) of New Mexico Legal Aid provides volunteer attorneys with free CLE opportunities and access to a comprehensive collection of CLE recordings, presentation materials, and other resources to support their pro bono services.

The VAP CLE Program is designed to strengthen the knowledge and skills of volunteer attorneys by providing practical, relevant education on legal topics and issues that arise in pro bono practice. The program also creates opportunities for attorneys with expertise in particular areas of law to share their knowledge with the broader volunteer attorney community.

Through the VAP CLE Program, volunteer attorneys can:

  • Attend free CLE sessions on topics relevant to pro bono practice.
  • Access CLE recordings for convenient, self-paced learning.
  • Download presentation materials and other resources to support their volunteer services.
  • Explore practical legal resources and educational materials relevant to serving pro bono clients.
  • Present CLEs on areas of law, emerging issues, or other topics that would benefit volunteer attorneys.

We Welcome Volunteer Attorneys and Presenters

The VAP CLE Program welcomes:

  • Current and new volunteer attorneys interested in free CLE opportunities and resources.
  • Experienced legal practitioners and subject matter experts interested in presenting a CLE on a topic of value to the pro bono community.
  • Attorneys with resources or expertise to share that can help strengthen and support pro bono representation throughout New Mexico.

If you are interested in presenting a CLE or suggesting a topic that would be valuable to volunteer attorneys, please email vapecho@nmlegalaid.org.


Upcoming CLE Sessions

BASICS OF NEW MEXICO LANDLORD-TENANT LAW

 

Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026

10:30 a.m. to noon. (MT)

Via Zoom

1.0 General CLE Credit

This program will provide an overview of key aspects of New Mexico landlord-tenant law, including:

  • Rights and obligations of tenants and landlords in New Mexico before, during, and after entering into a lease
  • Eviction procedures and protections
  • Recent changes to New Mexico law
  • Legislative predictions for the 2027 session

PRESENTERS:

Bryce Dorato - Managing Attorney, New Mexico Legal Aid Housing Law Practice Group

Serge Martinez - Associate Dean for Experiential Learning and Clinical Law Program Director, UNM School of Law; Co-Founder, New Mexico Center for Housing Law

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