The Legal Project

For thirty years, The Legal Project has helped to close the access to justice gap in New York State by connecting attorneys interested in pro bono work with the opportunities to volunteer. Whether you have only a few hours a month to provide legal advice virtually from the comfort of your own home or office, whether you want to flex your negotiation and trial skills helping a domestic violence victim find safety though the family courts, or whether you want to learn a new area of law while helping someone who would otherwise not be able to afford an attorney, our numerous programs offer a variety of ways for you to give back to your community.

In addition to making a meaningful difference in someone’s life, The Legal Project makes pro bono simple by connecting you with pre-qualified, pre-screened clients, training, and mentorship by our experienced staff attorneys. The Legal Project is a proud host organization for the Attorney Emeritus Program.

The Legal Project provides advice, education, and full representation to qualified residents of the Greater Capital District in the following areas:

• Family and matrimonial matters for victims of domestic violence
• Pro se assistance with uncontested divorces
• Civil legal services for survivors of human trafficking
• Advice and representation to distressed homeowners facing foreclosure
• Immigration legal assistancece
• Legal assistance to veterans
• Advice and representation for civil legal issues for the elderly
• Bankruptcy
• Small business legal advice
• Advice and representation to qualified tenants
• Legal advice brief service clinics
• Education and know your rights presentations to the community

Whether you are new to pro bono or have been giving back for years, The Legal Project can find a place for you to fit in.