• Volunteer

    Good for the Community, Good for You!

  • Why Should I Join?

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    Join your colleagues in making equal justice a reality.

    2

    Make a critical difference in the lives of your clients.

    3

    Learn a new area of law and hone your skills.

    4

    Engage in Mentorship and Collaboration.

    5

    Participate in Training and Earn CLE credits.

    6

    Satisfy your Madden requirements. (R. 1:21-12)

  • Who Can Help?

    LSNWJ offers volunteer opportunities

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    Attorneys

    This includes:

    • private practitioners,
    • associates in law firms,
    • retired attorneys
    • corporate attorneys
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    Law Graduates and 3L Law Students

    Law students and law graduates are permitted to appear in court pursuant to R.1:21-1 (3) for the representation of legal services clients.

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    Paralegals

    Paralegals who support counsel serving under legal projects sponsored by a corporate employer are eligible.

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    Outreach Ambassadors

    We welcome volunteers who can attend events to share information about our services, or who can tag or create social media within our guidelines. Students can earn verified volunteer credit hours.

  • What Support do We Provide?

     

     

    LSNWJ staff attorneys and experienced volunteers provide:

     

    • CLE and Training

    • Mentoring

    • Case Clinics to discuss assignments and developments in the law

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  • How Can You Join Us as a Volunteer for Equal Justice?

    Legal Projects

    Your company or law firm can work with us to develop a legal project delivering an area of legal assistance or assistance to a particular client population, with financial sponsorship of staff or by supplying your volunteers.

    Individual Attorneys and Mentors

    You can sign up as a Volunteer Lawyer to accept a case assignment in an area of your choice, or sign up to mentor a pro bono attorney in your area of experience in the law.

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