The Basics: The Legal System, Lawyers, and You
This handbook is designed to help lawyers and paralegals form productive relationships. (Last revised 2022) |
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And Justice For All (Available online only) Through this website, the Texas Young Lawyers Association and the Texas State Bar seek to educate lawyers on both sides of the bar, as well as the general public, to reduce the risk of wrongful convictions. |
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What Do Lawyers Do? (Available online only) An interactive web-based project from the Texas Young Lawyers Association that is designed to educate high school and college students about how to become a lawyer. The project focuses on preparation for law school, the law school experience, and different career paths for law school graduates. Among its many goals, the project seeks to encourage a discussion about the different aspects of a legal education and the seemingly endless options open to those interested in pursuing a legal education. |
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Designed to provide tips on hiring a lawyer and how to prepare for a consultation. (Last revised 2020) |
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Lawyer Referral & Information Service When you are having a legal problem, are unsure of your rights, or are unfamiliar with the rules and regulations regarding a situation, you need a lawyer. The State Bar of Texas Lawyer Referral & InformationService can help you find a lawyer or agency that best matches your legal needs and resources. (Last revised 2018) |
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If you or a loved one is the victim of a crime, navigating the criminal justice system can be intimidating. Here are a few tips on what to expect as you follow your case through the process. (Last revised 2019) |
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Privilege 101: Understanding Privileged Conversations Under the Law An overview for attorneys, clients, spouses, clergy, and health professionals on legal confidentiality and privilege rights and obligations prepared by the Texas Young Lawyers Association. (Last revised 2019) |
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Texas Lawyer’s Creed: A Mandate for Professionalism Designed to eliminate abusive tactics within the practice of law in Texas and promote respect and confidence in the legal profession. (Last revised 2005) |
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Dispute Resolution Texas Style Designed to promote use of alternative dispute resolution procedures. It outlines the essential elements of the ADR philosophy and addresses common concerns and question about the procedure. (Last revised 2010) |
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How to File a Grievance (Available online only) A video tutorial from the Office of the Chief Disciplinary Counsel on how to file a grievance. |
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CAAP: Client-Attorney Assistance Program The Client Attorney Assistance Program (CAAP) is a confidential statewide dispute resolution service of the State Bar of Texas. CAAP’s objective is to facilitate communication and foster productive dialogue between Texas lawyers and their clients in an effort to assist them in resolving minor concerns, disagreements, or misunderstandings that are impacting the attorney-client relationship. CAAP helps thousands of people every year resolve problems with their lawyers, and offers services in Spanish, Thai, and Laotian. (Last revised 2019) |
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CAAP: Client-Attorney Assistance Program - Third-party Brochure Provides information on how CAAP can help third-party interests. (Last revised 2017) |
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The Client Security Fund provides relief to clients whose lawyers have failed to meet their obligations to pay restitution or, in case of disbarment, resignation, or death of the lawyer, clients who can demonstrate post-judgment that their lawyers stole money from them or failed to refund an unearned fee. (Last revised 2016) |
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Let’s Learn a Little About the Law A coloring/activity book about Officer Bob and Luis the Lawyer and the importance each plays in keeping our community safe. (Last revised 2012) |
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A coloring/activity book about a young boy who witnesses a bicycle being stolen and must go to court to testify. (Last revised 2012) |
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Remaining Civil: An Officer’s Guide to Responding to Non-Criminal Calls for Service A two-part project designed to educate officers and civilians about the civil remedies arising from common scenarios presented by emergency calls. The first part of the project consists of a Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education-certified training block that discusses the best practices for answering calls involving domestic disputes, custody disputes, evictions, repossessions, animals, and mental health commitments. The second part of the project assists citizens in dealing with non-criminal legal issues and directs them to appropriate resources to resolve them. (Last revised 2012) |
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Financial Resources Guide for a Public Interest Legal Career (Available online only) Provides a summary of strategies and resources that law students may find useful when determining whether to pursue a career in government or public interest law. (Last revised 2013) |
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Pro Se Appeals Guide for Texas Courts (Available online only) Designed to educate pro se litigants about appellate procedure and help them through the appellate process. (2024) |
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Attorney Complaint Information This brochure answers some common questions about the State Bar’s attorney disciplinary system. (2023) |
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Identity Theft and Fraud Guide Identity theft is a crime that occurs when your personal or financial information is accessed and used without your permission. This brochure describes the different types of identity thefts and how to protect yourself from being a victim. (Last revised 2024) |
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