LawHelp Interactive Live HotDocs Training - September 16-17, 2010
Pro Bono Net and LawHelp Interactive will be holding a live document assembly training on the use of HotDocs on September 16-17, 2010 at the State Bar of Georgia in Atlanta, Georgia. The State Bar of Georgia Pro Bono Project, which is funded by the State Bar of Georgia and Georgia Legal Services Program, is hosting this event.
Description
This training will have a track for people who are new HotDocs developers and, based on interest, a second track for intermediate HotDocs developers. Both tracks will be taught by Capstone Practice Systems and the Center for Access to Justice and Technology at Chicago-Kent.
If you have specific topics that you would like to see covered or reviewed in an intermediate session please let Pro Bono Net know by contacting Claudia Johnson at cjohnson@probono.net.
Registration for this event is free to participating legal aid and pro bono program staff as well as selected court system staff. Participants are responsible for their own travel, lodging, and meal costs. Funding for document assembly training is provided by the Legal Services Corporation.
You must bring a laptop with HotDocs Developer and A2J Author installed. See below for more information.
To Register
Fill out this online form. Pro Bono Net will contact you to confirm your registration.
The sign up period will be closed on July 26, 2010 or sooner, as registrations are being accepted on first- come first-served basis. There are a limited number of spaces available and once the limit is reached the sign up will close.
Travel, Lodging, and Meals
You need to make your own arrangements for travel and lodging. Do not make any travel arrangements until Pro Bono Net confirms your registration.
The State Bar of Georgia is located at 104 Marietta St. NW, Suite 100, Atlanta, Georgia 30303.
Ground Transportation
Mike Monahan, from the State Bar of Georgia Pro Bono Project, shared the following information about getting to and from the airport:
- Subway. The MARTA Red Line, a part of the Atlanta subway, starts at the airport and stops at the Five Point station, which is one block from the State Bar. The trip takes about 25 minutes and costs about $2.00 each way.
- Airport Shuttle. You can also take the airport shuttle. The best rates are offered by Link.
- Taxi. Taking a taxi is not recommended.
- Parking. The rate at the State Bar parking garage rate is $4.00/day for self-parkers.
Hotels
Several hotels are located near the State Bar of Georgia. In particular, check out the Glenn Hotel and the Hampton Inn.
- The Glenn Hotel, through an arrangement with the State Bar of Georgia, offers a rate of $133.00 per night.
- The Hampton Inn offers a rate of $99.00, subject to availability.
More information about making reservations will be provided when your registration is confirmed.
Meals
The Pro Bono Project is providing breakfast and lunch for attendees for free. You are responsible for your evening meal.
Computers
You must bring a laptop with HotDocs Developer 10 and A2J Author 4.0 installed. Free wireless Internet access will be available.
Preparation and Homework
New HotDocs developers should do the following before the training:
- HotDocs Tutorial: Go through Lessons 1-7 and 9-12 in Chapter 2 of the HotDocs Professional tutorial. (Do not do lessons 8 and 13.) These lessons are designed to be done one at a time and will take several hours if done in one sitting.
- Register as a Template Provider. (Choose "Proceed as a Template Provider." Enter and submit the appropriate information. You will receive an e-mail when you have been approved.)
The closer you do this to the training, the fresher it will be in your mind. If you don't do this homework, you will not get as much out of the training.
Questions?
Please email Claudia Johnson at cjohnson@probono.net.