The Volunteer Lawyers' Project recruits and trains attorneys to do volunteer work for Legal Services of Central New York's Pro Bono Panel and for its own direct service clinics. The VLP's direct service clinics include a daily Eviction Defense Clinic, a bi-monthly Will and Health Care Proxy Clinic, and an information and referral clinic. Training and mentoring is provided in a number of areas. Primary recruitment is in the area of matrimonials and consumer matters, as well as a number of other areas. Volunteer paralegals are recruited to represent claimants in unemployment insurance matters.
Malpractice insurance covers volunteer attorneys and paralegals.
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