MCLE and
Massachusetts Law Reform Institute (MLRI) are collaborating to make annual basic public benefits advocacy training more accessible to the many public and private sector individuals and lawyers who assist Massachusetts residents in qualifying for and receiving public benefits. Detailed materials are provided with each training.
Most programs are offered in person at MCLE's Boston Conference Center and via live and recorded webcast. Select the program title for details and to register.
- Sept 24, 2024: Tenants' Rights: Sept Session
(on demand webcast available after Oct 17, 2024)
- Oct 1, 2024: Assisting Families Experiencing Homelessness
(on demand webcast available after Oct 24, 2024)
- Oct 7, 2024: CORI Basics: Criminal Record Sealing, Expungement & Related Issues
(on demand webcast available after Oct 30, 2024)
- Nov 6, 2024: SSI & SSDI Basics
(on demand webcast available after Dec 6, 2024)
- Dec 3, 2024: Overview of the TAFDC Program, Massachusetts Cash Assistance Program for Families
(on demand webcast available after Dec 26, 2024)
- Jan 16, 2025: Advocacy for Low-Income Households in Massachusetts
(on demand webcast available after Feb 10, 2025)
- Jan 29, 2025: SNAP/Nutrition Advocacy 101
(on demand webcast available after Feb 21, 2025)
- Feb 4, 2025: Health Care Access Programs
(on demand webcast available after Feb 27, 2025)
Select the program title for details and to register.
- SSI & SSDI Basics, recorded Nov 8, 2023
- Overview of the TAFDC Program: Massachusetts Cash Assistance Program for Families, recorded Dec 4, 2023
- Utilities Advocacy for Low-Income Households in Massachusetts, recorded Jan 18, 2024
- SNAP/Food Stamps Advocacy 101, recorded Jan 24, 2024
- Tenants' Rights, recorded Feb 28, 2024
- Health Care Access Programs, recorded Feb 29, 2024
- Unemployment Insurance, recorded Mar 6, 2024
- Immigrants & Public Benefits, recorded Mar 27, 2024
- State & Federal Veterans' Benefits, recorded Apr 10, 2024
- Elder Benefits Programs, recorded Apr 30, 2024
- Income Maximization , recorded May 2, 2024