The People's Law School (PLS) program provides everyone in the community with access to real lawyers who can talk about practical topics and answer questions about subjects that are important in citizens' lives.

A family law lawyer might talk about what actually happens when someone wants to get divorced. A lawyer practicing employment law might talk about what rights an employee has in the workplace. A lawyer experienced in condominium association law might talk about the issues she deals with in her practice.

The PLS program strives to educate "legal consumers" about their rights and the legal system. When it comes to a citizen's legal rights, he or she must know what to look for and what to look out for. Plus, the program gives PLS students a better understanding of the legal stories that they read about in the newspaper or hear about on television.

The PLS program began 22 years ago in Michigan and is sponsored by AAJ and state trial lawyer associations. AAJ members represent injured consumers and know the public's great need for access to lawyers. Those lawyers participating in PLS are prohibited from soliciting business.

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Upcoming Programs

Hawaii:

Hawaii consumers interesting in finding out more about upcoming People's Law Schools in their state should contact:

Consumer Lawyers of Hawaii
c/o Wayne Parsons
1406 Colburn Street
Honolulu, HI 96817
808-845-2211
email: wdparsons@attglobal.net

Minnesota:

Minnesota consumers interesting in finding out more about upcoming People's Law Schools in their state should contact:

Ellen Tschida
Minnesota Consumer Alliance
139 Baker Building
706 Second Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55402
612-338-6283
888-661-7788 toll free
fax: 612-334-3142
email: etschida@mntla.com

Washington:

For information on upcoming classes, visit the WSTLA's Center For Consumer Law Web site.