I recommend that you consider this training for being a Legal Observer as a great way to make a difference on Labor Day at the RNC.

Legal Observer & Videographer Program

Trainings for NLG Legal Observers and Videographers
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM THE NATIONAL LAWYERS GUILD - MINNESOTA CHAPTER!

If you are planning to legal observe or do videography for the National Lawyers Guild during the RNC, here are some
things you need to know.

1. Legal Observer Training: All Legal Observers are required to attend one NLG-approved Legal Observer Training. Trainings
will be held in Saint Paul on August 25, 26, 29, 30, & 31. Details below.

2. Legal Observer Finishing School: All Legal Observers are required to attend on session of Legal Observer Finishing School,which will be held on August 29, 30 & 31. Details below.

Legal Observer/Videographer Trainings
ALL RNC LEGAL OBSERVERS AND VIDEOGRAPHERS are required to attend at least one NLG-approved Legal Observer Training.
Please RSVP to genab(at)visi.com.

· Monday, August 25, 7 PM - 8:30 PM, Hamline University Law School , Moot Court Room, 1536 Hewitt Avenue , Saint
Paul
· Tuesday, August 26, 7 PM - 8:45 PM, WMCL* Room 223
· Friday, August 29, 11 AM to 12:30 PM, WMCL* Auditorium
· Saturday, August 30, 11 AM to 12:30 PM, WMCL* Auditorium
· Sunday, August 31, 11 AM to 12:30 PM, WMCL* Auditorium

*WMCL = William Mitchell College of Law, 875 Summit Avenue , ( Summit and Victoria ), Saint Paul , MN

Legal Observer Finishing School

ALL RNC LEGAL OBSERVERS AND VIDEOGRAPHERS are required to attend one session. Please RSVP to genab(at)visi.com.

When:
Friday, August 29, 12:30 - 2pm
Saturday, August 30, 12:30 - 2pm
Sunday, August 31, 12:30 - 2pm

Schedule:
12:30 pm: Registration (To facilitate starting and ending on time, please arrive for registration at 12:30 pm);
1:30 - 2 pm: Legal Observer Finishing School
Where: William Mitchell College of Law – Auditorium, 875 Summit Avenue , (Victoria and Summit ), Saint Paul , MN

What Is A Legal Observer?
The purpose of legal observing is to protect the civil liberties of political activists. Legal Observers do not intentionally become
involved in the actions or intervene in any confrontations with police or others. Legal Observers strive to refrain from actions that
could be construed as participating in the demonstration.

Legal Observers can make the following contributions:
· Legal Observers may deter police misconduct,
· Legal Observers may testify about their observations,
· Legal Observers may assist activists who are detained, arrested, or who need medical attention, by alerting the
appropriate support teams associated with the demonstration.

The desirable qualities of a legal observer include the ability to:
· Remain calm in chaotic situations,
· Pay attention to detail,
· Balance risk and safety to maximize effectiveness,
· Write unbiased descriptions of the scene or event, and
· Focus on unconstitutional actions.
To request legal observers for a demonstration, for questions about the legal observing program, or to RSVP for a training, please contact:
Gena Berglund
(651) 208-7964 / genab (at) visi.com
Thanks for all you do!

The Legal Observer Committee of the National Lawyers Guild-Minnesota Chapter
(NSP Newsletter)