Even if your practice doesn’t typically include civil rights issues, on Election Day it might be worth offering your two cents as an attorney when it comes to voting.

If early voting is any indication, the day’s events may lead to some nasty encounters and questionably legal activities in polling places. Ensuring that the election is fair and legal is the right thing to do if you can help with the process. But it’s also a good way to show your skills and potentially gain new clients.

You don’t need to become an election law expert overnight. We’ve collected the Top 3 legal issues you might see on Election Day that you could possibly help voters with:

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