What’s the Difference Between Legal Info & Legal Advice? (Ep. 35)
I'll Allow It Nevada: a judicial education podcast
Release Date: 03/28/2025
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I'll Allow It Nevada: a judicial education podcast
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I'll Allow It Nevada: a judicial education podcast
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When navigating the legal system, people may not realize there’s a crucial difference between legal information and legal advice. In this episode of I'll Allow It, Nevada, we meet with Emily Reed, Assistant Court Administrator for the Second Judicial District Court, to break down this important distinction. We discuss what court staff and legal professionals can and can’t do, common misconceptions, and why understanding the difference is essential for anyone accessing the court’s services. Tune in to learn how knowing the boundaries between legal information and legal advice can help you better navigate the courts.
State Bar of Nevada CLE Course ID: P_20250228_50632
Certificate of Attendance: https://ow.ly/ooSi50UnWjZ
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe the distinction between legal information and legal advice and why it matters.
2. Identify common examples of legal information versus legal advice and recognize the types of questions that fall into each category.
3. Recognize the challenges self-represented litigants face when seeking legal guidance and how they can access appropriate resources.
4. Assess the role of court staff in providing fair and impartial access to legal information.
Faculty: Emily Reed, Assistant Court Administrator, Second Judicial District Court
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Audience:
- Judges and court staff
- Legal professionals
- Educators
- Anyone interested in court services
CLE/CJE: 0.5 CLE/CJE credit hours are available until December 31, 2028.