Resources & Program Recordings

This recording is a collaboration between Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts and Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh’s CivicCLP initiative.

The information provided in this workshop will illuminate the organization and procedures of the Pennsylvania Judicial System with the goal of bringing

One-Day Law School for Journalists™ supports journalists and others in the media who must cover the courts without a law degree. This program was sponsored by The Lenfest Institute for Journalism.

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KEYNOTE SPEAKER:

• Cherri Greg
  • Afternoon

When taken to court, criminal matters involve very high stakes for anyone involved.Therefore, developing knowledge of the criminal process beyond TV movies is vital for an individual's ability to advocate for themselves and for others in their community. This presentation will provide a

Orphans' Court deals with guardianship, wills and disputes related to estates, trusts, and charities. This workshop navigates the the process of dealing with a relative's estate and will after death. This program describes the many documents that must be completed and where to file those documents

This workshop provides guidance to landlords and tenants in Montgomery County, and equips them with the tools they need to resolve conflicts outside of court. It also informs landlords and tenants about their rights. This program was held in partnership with the Coshohocken Free Library and the

Orphans' Court deals with guardianship, wills and disputes related to estates, trusts, and charities. This workshop navigates the the process of dealing with a relative's estate and will after death. This program describes the many documents that must be completed and where to file those documents

This #TakeActionPhilly forum featured experts from local public interest legal organizations, Villanova, the University of Pennsylvania and the NAACP.

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2021 is critical for our political future: state and federal legislative districts will be redrawn, and the

This workshop will provide guidance to landlords and tenants in Cumberland County, and equip them with the tools they need to resolve conflicts outside of court. It will also inform landlords and tenants about their rights. This program was held in partnership with the Coy Public Library of

Apratim Vidyarthi, Winner of PMC's 2021 Law Student Writing Competition

“The law school, the proving ground for legal learning and practice, cannot be effective in isolation from the individuals and institutions with which the law interacts. Few students and no one who has practiced law would

Click here to watch the Commonwealth Court Candidates' forum. 

During this moderated forum, the candidates for Pennsylvania's Commonwealth Court answered questions about their experience and why they seek election to the Commonwealth Court.

This forum was co-sponsored by PMC, the Pennsylvania