Resources & Program Recordings

PMC's 2023 One-Day Law School for Journalists included a presentation on The Lawyer's Guide to Legalese by Grace Schaub.

This document supplements that presentation and defines many common legal terms. 

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This workshop discusses the reasons why a contract is a legally enforceable promise and how to enforce or defend it if it is broken. It also discusses the law with respect to tree issues – who is responsible for harm and damages. What actions can be taken and what elements need to be proven in order

This program discusses what legal papers you should have in your possession in case an unexpected event, such as illness, accident, or death occurs. These documents will help others take care of you properly if you are incapacitated and unable to communicate your wishes.

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

This presentation navigates the process of expungement and clearing your record after a criminal incident, including a review of the documents required for completion and where to go to file documents.

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Presenter: Matt Olesh, Esq.

This workshop was hosted

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

On May 9, 2023, Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts hosted a virtual forum with candidates for Pennsylvania's appellate courts, including the Supreme Court, Superior Court, and Commonwealth Court. This forum provides viewers with an opportunity to get to know the candidates before the primary election

Photo by Dominique Murray

Anthony Jessel, Winner of PMC's 2023 Law Student Writing Competition

ANTHONY JESSEL, UNIVERSITY of PITTSBURGH SCHOOL OF LAW, CLASS OF 2023(1)

Happiness Nyirenda was due before an Allegheny County Magisterial District Judge for a
Recovery of Real Property hearing.(2) She had

Pennsylvania is one of only a handful of states still electing all of its judges in partisan political election. There is both a primary election on May 16th and a general election on Nov 7th. This presentation aims to inform the public about the candidates, elections, and the electoral process. 

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This workshop will discuss the reasons why a contract is a legally enforceable promise and how to enforce or defend it if it is broken. We will also discuss the law with respect to tree issues – who is responsible for harm and damages. What actions can be taken and what elements need to be proven in