Volunteers of Legal Service

Volunteers of Legal Service Volunteers of Legal Service provides free, civil legal services in New York City by partnering with law firms, companies, and community-based groups.

We empower New Yorkers to attain dignity, security, and opportunity. Now for 35 years, VOLS harnesses the capacity of New York City's legal community and neighborhood-based groups to provide free, civil legal services when and where they are needed most. VOLS' five legal projects empower our neighbors to attain dignity, security, and opportunity in their lives, including our Children’s Project, El

derly Project and Veterans Initiative, Immigration Project, Incarcerated Mothers Law Project, and Microenterprise Project. We collaborate with 210 community-based groups – such as schools or senior centers – to ensure that New Yorkers can learn about and access our services in a trusted setting. VOLS' expert legal team works alongside a network of 1,000+ pro bono attorneys at over 60 law firms and corporate law departments to help anchor the social and economic safety net in New York City.

VOLS is thrilled to welcome our 2026 Pro Bono Scholars Anisha Amurthur, Eileen Farrell, Sun Kim, and PK Smith!
03/26/2026

VOLS is thrilled to welcome our 2026 Pro Bono Scholars Anisha Amurthur, Eileen Farrell, Sun Kim, and PK Smith!

The VOLS Incarcerated Mothers Law Project (IMLP) provides family law support to clients who most likely would not otherw...
03/25/2026

The VOLS Incarcerated Mothers Law Project (IMLP) provides family law support to clients who most likely would not otherwise get to speak with a family law attorney. Yesterday, VOLS IMLP and pro bono volunteers traveled to Taconic Correctional Facility to hold a legal clinic and provide advocacy, education, and counsel to mothers and parents. We are grateful to our pro bono partners Con Edison, Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP, and Kirkland & Ellis for their support.

We are grateful for our pro bono partners! Last week, VOLS Senior Law Project teamed up with Morrison & Foerster LLP for...
02/11/2026

We are grateful for our pro bono partners! Last week, VOLS Senior Law Project teamed up with Morrison & Foerster LLP for an ex*****on clinic to help older adults plan for their future. Further uptown, VOLS Benefits Law Project and pro bono partners helped older adults from JASA’s St. Martin’s Tower NORC Program assess their eligibility and apply for critical benefits, including for NYC’s Rent Freeze programs.

We’re happiest when New Yorkers have access to justice! Thank you to pro bono partners Con Edison and Morgan Stanley who...
02/05/2026

We’re happiest when New Yorkers have access to justice! Thank you to pro bono partners Con Edison and Morgan Stanley who joined VOLS Benefits Law Project last week for a rent freeze clinic for older adult New Yorkers at Village View Naturally Occurring Retirement Community.

VOLS honors and celebrates the contributions of Black Americans, past and present, whose impact continues to shape our s...
02/04/2026

VOLS honors and celebrates the contributions of Black Americans, past and present, whose impact continues to shape our society and advance the work toward access to justice.

Happy New Year from VOLS! Thank you to everyone who supported the VOLS Annual Appeal Campaign. (And if you missed it, it...
01/02/2026

Happy New Year from VOLS! Thank you to everyone who supported the VOLS Annual Appeal Campaign. (And if you missed it, it's not too late! You can still make a contribution to support our work in 2026.) https://volsprobono.org/give/

Our vision is access to justice for every New Yorker. Please consider a gift to VOLS today https://volsprobono.org/give/...
12/31/2025

Our vision is access to justice for every New Yorker. Please consider a gift to VOLS today https://volsprobono.org/give/. It's not too late to make your impact.

VOLS believes every New Yorker deserves access to justice. Your generous support helps make this work possible. There’s ...
12/30/2025

VOLS believes every New Yorker deserves access to justice. Your generous support helps make this work possible. There’s still time to make your impact with a gift to VOLS today. https://volsprobono.org/give/

Your 2025 gift supports VOLS’ free legal services in 2026. Thank you for being part of the VOLS community in 2025! We wi...
12/29/2025

Your 2025 gift supports VOLS’ free legal services in 2026. Thank you for being part of the VOLS community in 2025! We wish you peace, happiness, and access to justice in the New Year. https://volsprobono.org/give/

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40 Worth Street, Suite 829
New York, NY
10013

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 9:30am - 5:30pm

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(212) 966-4400

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