Category: Pro Bono Training, Public Interest and Courts Category: Pro Bono Training, Public Interest and Courts (show less)

Date: Monday, March 11, 2023
Time: 10:00-11:30 a.m.

Over 3000 DC residents apply for Social Security Disability benefits each year and after months and often years of Social Security administrative appeals, many deserving claims are denied after a final determination by the SSA Appeals Council. With this final decision the United States District Courts have jurisdiction to review the decision. With the power to affirm, modify or reverse the SSA’s decision, the federal District Court can be the most thorough review of a client’s disability case. But what makes for a good disability case to appeal to federal court?
 
This live webinar will include:

1. Analyzing the merits of a decision to appeal to U.S. District Court
2. Scope of judicial review
3. Steps for filing the civil complaint
4. The briefing process and practice tips for a winning disability brief
5. The role of Magistrate Judges
6. Tips for accepting a new case at the federal district court appeals level
7. Fees under the Equal Access to Justice Act

This training is sponsored by the DC Bar Pro Bono Center, with the National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives (NOSSCR) as a co-sponsor, combining their dedicated efforts in providing expert legal guidance in Social Security disability law.

PLEASE NOTE: Training participants must agree to accept one pro bono case within three months of this training. This training requirement is waived for attorneys employed by legal services providers.

To register, click “Add to Cart.” At checkout, if you do not already have a DC Bar login account, please create a free profile by clicking “Create an Account." Once you create your account, you will need to return to this event page (https://dcbar.inreachce.com/Details/ProductPreview?groupId=9fa72d6d-96fc-4d79-a5eb-0a8c6e9f4d01&aid=aadd3e99-9a1a-4144-92b9-e75b56dc3496) to complete registration.  

**Registrants will receive the login link for the course via email about one day before the first session.**
 
Refund Policy: Please note that we are unable to provide refunds. If you have registered for a training with the D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center and are unable to attend, we do permit someone else from your organization to attend the training in your place with twenty-four hours of prior notice. Registration fees cannot be applied to future trainings.  

Questions? Email probonotraining@dcbar.org.