What We Do
Every day, the VOLS team and network of partners stand by New Yorkers as they face their civil legal challenges. Through our programs, VOLS helps to secure government benefits, resolve immigration issues, start small businesses, plan for end-of-life, and much more.
What's New At VOLS
New York Law Journal, VOLS Firms Meet Pro Bono 2012 Pledge
New York Law Journal Article: VOLS Firms Meet Pro Bono 2012 Pledge
WilmerHale Hosts Career Day for Bronx Lab Students
On March 22nd, WilmerHale's New York office hosted a career day for students from the Bronx Lab School. Eight high school…
WNYC News, Last Day for Sandy Victims to Apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance
WNYC Article: Last Day for Sandy Victims to Apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance
Nelson Gutierrez Wins City Bar’s Civil Legal Services Award
Nelson Gutierrez, the paralegal in VOLS' Elderly Project, appeared on the front page of the New York Law Journal in…
VOLS Holds Deferred Action Clinic For Immigrant Students
Recently, attorneys volunteering through VOLS' Immigration Project completed deferred action applications for 15 immigrant students. In addition to help preparing…
Volunteer Wins Legal Permanent Residency for Two Boys
James came to the United States from Nigeria to provide a better life for his family. In 2002, a few…
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