GET INVOLVED

ENLS provides attorneys the opportunity to donate time assisting low-income residents with a civil legal problem. This may mean that someone who would otherwise have gone unserved receives help. Attorneys who provide 25 hours of service to ENLS clients earn an exemption from mandatory court assignments. In addition, attorneys are eligible to participate in legal training provided by Legal Services of New Jersey, which can meet mandatory CLE requirements. Most important, participating attorneys know that their time and experience helped improve the life of an individual or family. To learn more, contact us at lespaillat@lsnj.org or register online at PROBONONJ. If registering online, be sure to select “get started,” and then “Essex-Newark Legal Services”.

Law graduates and student interns are mentored by experienced staff attorneys in a well structured setting. ENLS will work with the student to obtain funding or academic credit for internship activities. Those interested in internship/volunteering should send their resume, along with a cover letter to: ​ Liceny Espaillat Essex-Newark Legal Services 5 Commerce Street, 2nd Floor Newark, New Jersey 07102 lespaillat@lsnj.org ENLS accepts student volunteers year around.  ​Law graduates and students can satisfy the 50 hour pro bono New York State Bar requirement. Eligible individuals can practice under R. 1:21-3(b) with attorney supervision.

ENLS welcomes those who wish to make a difference. To learn more about volunteer opportunities at ENLS e-mail lespaillat@lsnj.org or call 973-624-4500.