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This is the phone number that will be provided to clients.
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I certify that I am an attorney licensed to practice law in New Jersey.
I certify that I am an attorney and hold a limited/in-house license in New Jersey.
I was admitted to the NJ bar in
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Please note, there are NJ Court rules that allow out-of-state licensed attorneys to volunteer with VLJ.
I certify that I am an attorney NOT licensed in NJ, but licensed and in good standing in other state.
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How did you learn about VLJ?
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Check all that apply.
Another VLJ volunteer
My firm/corporation's pro bono coordinator
VLJ 101 training
VLJ program CLE
VLJ staff member
VLJ board member
VLJ newsletter
Social media (FB, LinkedIn or Instagram)
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What is your gender identity?
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Male
Non-binary
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Trans woman
With what race do you identify?
American Indian/Alaska Native
Asian
Black/African American
Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander
Hispanic
Two or more races
White
Are you a member of the LGBTQIA+ community?
No
Yes
Languages(s) spoken (in addition to English)
If you are retired or nearing retirement
I am retired and have already submitted the annual Certificate of Retirement-Legal Services Volunteer form
I am retired, but have not submitted the annual Certificate of Retirement-Legal Services Volunteer form
I am not yet retired, but am nearing retirement
I have experience in the following areas of law (check all that apply):
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This should include attendance at a recent VLJ training for a particular legal issue or VLJ program that you plan to start volunteering with.
Adoption
Adult guardianship
Advance directive/Power of Attorney
Bankruptcy
Contracts
Custody/parenting time
Debt collection issues
Debt collection practices/creditor harassment
Child support
Criminal record expungement
Divorce
Domestic violence
Driver's license issues
Education - anti-harassment and bullying
Education - special education
Employment discrimination
Employees' rights
FEMA benefits
Homeownership issues
Homeowner's insurance issues
Human trafficking
Immigration
Legal assistance to non-profits
Military discharge upgrade issues
Mortgage foreclosures
Municipal court issues
Name changes
Paternity
Predatory lending practices
Private landlord/tenant issues
Social Security benefits
SSDI
SSI
State public assistance issues
Unemployment compensation
Veterans benefits
Wage claims
Wills/estate issues
Other:
What are you looking for out of volunteering with VLJ (check all that apply)?
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Improving some of my practical skills (e.g., interview, negotiation, litigation, etc.)
Learning a new legal area
Gaining more litigation / courtroom experience
Expanding my professional network
Collaborating more with my current colleagues / peers
Donating time to help low-income litigants
If appropriate, please expand:
Did you recently attend a VLJ-sponsored CLE training? If so, what training?
Are you specifically interested in assisting any of the following client populations?
Women and children
Newark-residents
Veterans
VLJ regularly seeks volunteers who have 5+ years of experience in a particular practice area to 1) provide consults to clients, 2) serve as mentors to newly practicing attorneys, and/or 3) be a speaker at a CLE trainings. If you have relevant experience and interest, please include practice area(s) below.
(Check all that apply)
Adoption
Adult guardianship
Advice directive/Power of Attorney
Bankruptcy
Contracts
Custody/parenting time
Debt collection issues
Debt collection practices/creditor harassment
Child support
Criminal record expungement
Divorce
Domestic violence
Driver's license issues
Education - anti-harassment and bullying
Education - special education
Employment discrimination
Employees' rights
FEMA benefits
Homeownership issues
Homeowner's insurance issues
Human trafficking
Immigration
Legal assistance to non-profits
Military discharge upgrade issues
Mortgage foreclosures
Municipal court issues
Name changes
Paternity
Predatory lending practices
Private landlord/tenant issues
Social Security benefits
SSDI
SSI
State pubic assistance issues
Unemployment compensation
Veteran's benefits
Wage claims
Wills/estate issues
Please select ONE of the following confirming your availability:
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I am interested in limited-scope opportunities (a few hours a month, set days/time)
I am interested in flexibility and assisting clients as my schedule permits (typically 1-2 clients/cases at a time)
I am only interested in fulfilling the 50-hour pro bono requirement for NY
Most volunteer opportunities are remote (phone/virtual meeting), but some require in-person appearances.
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Indicate any limitations below.
I am open to assisting clients from all counties
I cannot appear/volunteer in Atlantic County
I cannot appear/volunteer in Bergen County
I cannot appear/volunteer in Burlington County
I cannot appear/volunteer in Camden County
I cannot appear/volunteer in Cape May County
I cannot appear/volunteer in Cumberland County
I cannot appear/volunteer in Essex County
I cannot appear/volunteer in Gloucester County
I cannot appear/volunteer in Hudson County
I cannot appear/volunteer in Hunterdon County
I cannot appear/volunteer in Mercer County
I cannot appear/volunteer in Middlesex County
I cannot appear/volunteer in Monmouth County
I cannot appear/volunteer in Morris County
I cannot appear/volunteer in Ocean County
I cannot appear/volunteer in Passaic County
I cannot appear/volunteer in Salem County
I cannot appear/volunteer in Somerset County
I cannot appear/volunteer in Sussex County
I cannot appear/volunteer in Union County
I cannot appear/volunteer in Warren County