Last year, VLJ's work impacted 2,525 people and Our volunteer attorneys provided $1.6 Million in free legal services. Managing attorney, Karen Robinson, calls Debra a dream volunteer --- always willing to dive into any practice area, go the extra distance to put a client over the finish line, and is never without a pro bono case on her plate. VLJ thanks all of the offices and organizations that provide financial support to our programs.
Without each of you, VLJ would not be able to assist so many clients in need. In addition to the generous financial support provided by the offices listed below, VLJ would like to express our gratitude to McCarter & English for providing our team with office space in Newark. It is with your support that VLJ attorneys are Taking Cases.
Without each of you, VLJ would not be able to assist so many clients in need. In addition to the generous financial support provided by the offices listed below, VLJ would like to express our gratitude to McCarter & English for providing our team with office space in Newark. It is with your support that VLJ attorneys are Taking Cases.
Services
Volunteer Lawyers for Justice (VLJ) was created in 2001 as a program of the Legal Services Foundation of Essex County to provide direct legal representation to residents of Essex County, New Jersey.
The program began with a core group of 30 volunteer attorneys and was led by Karen Sacks, who in her 15 years as VLJ's executive director transformed the program into a statewide pro bono leader.
In 2008, VLJ separately incorporated as its own 501(c)(3) New Jersey not-for-profit corporation.
Today, VLJ provides free legal services throughout the state with more than 1,500 attorneys and paralegals who volunteer their time for one or more of VLJ's legal programs.
The program began with a core group of 30 volunteer attorneys and was led by Karen Sacks, who in her 15 years as VLJ's executive director transformed the program into a statewide pro bono leader.
In 2008, VLJ separately incorporated as its own 501(c)(3) New Jersey not-for-profit corporation.
Today, VLJ provides free legal services throughout the state with more than 1,500 attorneys and paralegals who volunteer their time for one or more of VLJ's legal programs.
If you identify as one or more of the following, you should contact VLJ immediately to see if we can help you with your legal issue(s).
VLJ's Tenancy Program is for NJ residents who are facing eviction from a rented home or property and/or living in illegal or unsafe living conditions.
To be screened for eligibility and apply for services, call VLJ at (973)943-4754.
It takes about 15 minutes and you may be asked to submit documentation for review.
You can also apply online HERE and will hear from a representative within 1-3 business days.
VLJ's Tenancy Program is for NJ residents who are facing eviction from a rented home or property and/or living in illegal or unsafe living conditions.
To be screened for eligibility and apply for services, call VLJ at (973)943-4754.
It takes about 15 minutes and you may be asked to submit documentation for review.
You can also apply online HERE and will hear from a representative within 1-3 business days.
Volunteer Lawyers for Justice (VLJ) regularly hosts free know-your rights seminars and post the recordings here.
Scroll to see if any sessions could be helpful to you!
Note, these recordings are for general education ONLY, and is not the substitute for the advice of an attorney about your particular case.
Scroll to see if any sessions could be helpful to you!
Note, these recordings are for general education ONLY, and is not the substitute for the advice of an attorney about your particular case.
Coordinating pro bono programs in New Jersey since 2001, VLJ has grown from a small, Essex County-based program to an award-winning statewide pro bono leader.
Since its inception, VLJ has relied on the talents and resources of our volunteers to provide free legal services to families with no other options.
With New Jersey's high level of poverty and staggering rate of self-representation, there has never been a time when pro bono representation is more essential.
A cornerstone of VLJ's programming is the support that we provide to our volunteers.
Since its inception, VLJ has relied on the talents and resources of our volunteers to provide free legal services to families with no other options.
With New Jersey's high level of poverty and staggering rate of self-representation, there has never been a time when pro bono representation is more essential.
A cornerstone of VLJ's programming is the support that we provide to our volunteers.
It's easy to get started with us.
Read over the program descriptions below and then take a few moments to fill out our volunteer form.
Attorneys can volunteer in a number of different ways--- you can take a full representation case, volunteer at a limited-scope legal clinic, lead a legal information seminar, become a mentor to less experienced volunteers, lead a volunteer attorney training, and more.
After completing our Volunteer Form, you will receive a copy of VLJ's Volunteer Handbook and be added to VLJ's listserve to begin receiving VLJ's bi-weekly listing of case opportunities and notices of all VLJ-sponsored trainings and events.
Read over the program descriptions below and then take a few moments to fill out our volunteer form.
Attorneys can volunteer in a number of different ways--- you can take a full representation case, volunteer at a limited-scope legal clinic, lead a legal information seminar, become a mentor to less experienced volunteers, lead a volunteer attorney training, and more.
After completing our Volunteer Form, you will receive a copy of VLJ's Volunteer Handbook and be added to VLJ's listserve to begin receiving VLJ's bi-weekly listing of case opportunities and notices of all VLJ-sponsored trainings and events.
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