Client Centered. Community Focused. Pro Bono Powered.

VOLS partners with New York City’s community organizations, law firms and companies
to provide free civil legal services to New Yorkers with limited access to resources.

Our Services

VOLS’ free legal services support New Yorkers with limited access to resources as they face their civil legal challenges.

VOLS works with older adults, immigrant youth, individuals seeking public benefits, small business owners, and incarcerated mothers. 

 

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SENIOR LAW PROJECT
BENEFITS LAW PROJECT
CHILDREN’S PROJECT
INCARCERATED MOTHERS LAW PROJECT
IMMIGRATION PROJECT
MICROENTERPRISE PROJECT
VETERANS INITIATIVE
LA EXTENSIÓN COMUNITARIA PARA ADULTOS MAYORES

What's New At VOLS

Unemployment Project Wins $948,000

In 2013, while Congress debated extending federal unemployment benefits, VOLS' Unemployment Insurance Advocacy Project was busy winning unemployment benefits for…

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VOLS’ free civil legal services are powered by our team and our partners.

Community Partners

Our team collaborates with 150 community organizations who understand issues facing their communities. Click to view our list of partners by legal project.

Law Firms & Companies

VOLS’ pro bono program partners with 80 law firms and corporations, so we can serve exponentially more New Yorkers. Our roots with the private bar go back to VOLS’ founding in 1984. Click to view our list of partners. 

Pro Bono Volunteers

VOLS’ legal team recruits, trains, and mentors a network of 1,800 pro bono volunteers. Learn more about how you can get involved with VOLS pro bono program and other volunteer opportunities.

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