• On July 12, Philadelphia VIP is set to provide a family law practice group from noon to 1 p.m. at Philadelphia VIP, 1500 Walnut St., Suite 400. The practice group gives volunteers handling family law cases and volunteers interested in handling such cases the opportunity to collaborate, ask questions and learn from other volunteers. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own lunch. Additional light refreshments and snacks will be provided. For more information, visit www.phillyvip.org.

• On July 13, the law school outreach committee summer reception for public interest law students is scheduled to be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Ballard Spahr, 1735 Market St., 48th floor, Philadelphia. Hosted and sponsored by Ballard Spahr, the event celebrates the exceptional public service of students and lawyers in and around Philadelphia, and gives all an ­opportunity to meet and mingle over refreshments and light appetizers. Registration is required by July 5. Space is limited. For security reasons the law firm must have the names of all attendees in advance. Business attire is ­recommended. Contact [email protected] with questions.

• From Sept. 17 to Oct. 5, in preparation for National Pro Bono Week, the Philadelphia Bar Association's delivery of legal ­services committee and law firm pro bono committee are pleased to offer ­interactive “road shows” introducing pro bono ­opportunities available in Philadelphia. The one-hour “road shows” are available at 8:30 a.m. or noon. To host a road show, or for more information, contact Jodi Schatz at [email protected]. •