SMRLS Online Learning

SMRLS' periodically offers virtual community legal education events.

SMRLS’ Legal Advocacy of Older People (LAOP) offers the following upcoming presentations:

Navigating Common Neighbor Disputes

Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 4:00 P.M.

Having an issue with a neighbor? Learn more about your property rights and what recourses may be available.  

Register

This presentation will be held via ZOOM on Thursday, August 27 2026 from 4:00 - 5:00 P.M. When you complete this registration, an email should be sent to you with a link to the meeting. If you encounter issues, please email laop@smrls.org.

Harassment Restraining Orders and Domestic Violence Orders for Protection

Thursday, September 24, 2026 at 4:00 P.M.

Learn the basics about Harassment Restraining Orders and Orders for Protection. Learn more about what they are, what the statutes cover and how to file them. Also learn about the costs of doing so, who benefits and how to prepare for creating them. 

Register

This presentation will be held via ZOOM on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm. When you complete this registration, an email should be sent to you with a link to the meeting. If you encounter issues, please email laop@smrls.org.

Medicare Scams

Thursday, October 22nd, 2026 at 4:00PM

Medicare scams are common during the Open Enrollment period and can take different forms. Learn about different scams to watch out for as well as good resources for actual help with the Medicare process. 

Register

This presentation will be held via ZOOM on Thursday, October 22nd, 2026 at 4:00 P.M. When you complete this registration, an email should be sent to you with a link to the meeting. If you encounter issues, please email laop@smrls.org. 

Bill of Rights for Assisted Living or Skilled Nursing Facilities 

Thursday, November 19, 2026 at 4:00PM

Learn about the basic rights of residents who live in skilled nursing facilities and assisted living facilities in Minnesota, and the resources available to help with issues residents may face.  

Register

This presentation will be held via ZOOM on Thursday, November 19, 2026 at 4:00 P.M. When you complete this registration, an email should be sent to you with a link to the meeting. If you encounter issues, please email laop@smrls.org. 

For more information about online learning sessions, please contact laop@smrls.org

If you missed a previous session, you can view them on our YouTube