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Web Update!

The Center for Public Education now has its two most popular publications "On Your Own"
and
"Taking Charge"
available for download via the links to the right!


Events for the Public

Public Forums: Aimed at the general public, VBA Public Forums address major law-related issues of the day. Past topics include "Civil Liberties in a Time of Crisis," and "The Medical Malpractice Debate."

Rural Legal Education Project: The Rural Legal Education Project is a community legal education outreach effort of the VBA that enables it to expand its education outreach program to rural Vermont adults through presentations at the local libraries within each community. The focus is on legal issues facing Vermont's rural population.

Resources for the Public

Please See Download Instructions Below

On Your Own: This booklet contains a general overview of the legal rights and responsibilities about which a person should know when reaching the legal age of 18.


Taking Charge: The Center publishes this booklet describing the ways people can protect their financial resources as they get older (e.g., join fiduciary accounts, powers of attorney, guardianships). The Center also organizes educational programs for the general public in conjunction with the distribution of this booklet.

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