Service Requirements
Academy Fellows must serve at 8 PBRC service events (clinics) throughout the course of the 10-month fellowship in order to graduate from the program. Fellows will be required to complete 2 clinics in each of the following areas:
- Rent Court (Baltimore City or Baltimore County)
- Consumer Debt Court (Baltimore City or Prince George's County)
- Immigration Court (Baltimore City or Prince George's County)
- Estate Planning AND/OR Tax Sale Foreclosure Prevention (Baltimore City)
Training Requirements
Academy Fellows are expected to complete a training (online on your own time) to prepare you to volunteer at each of the above clinic types (4-5 trainings total). Fellows are also required to attend 3 live (virtual) litigation skills trainings held throughout the 10-month fellowship year. If you are unable to attend one of the live training dates, you can watch the webcast at a later date.
Networking Event Requirements
Academy Fellows are expected to attend 3 networking events in the program year -- a Kick-Off Event where Fellows will receive orientation and meet their mentor, other Fellows, and staff; a Mid-Year Event where we will network and celebrate the Fellows for their work so far; and a Graduation where Fellows are recognized for their completion of the program.