WHO WE ARE HOW WE HELP OUR RESULTS GET INVOLVED GET HELP CONTACT DONATE TO LFC GET HELP Other Ways You Can Help PRO BONO / VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Law and social work student interns work alongside our legal and social work staff during the summer and throughout the academic year, receiving invaluable experience while providing our staff with critical assistance as we advocate for our young clients. In addition, many of New York's top law firms and individual litigators have generously provided LFC with pro bono legal assistance on our appeals and our class action cases. Lawyers For Children is also a sought-after host organization for legal fellowship opportunities provided by law schools, law firms, fellowship organizations and foundations. LFC also serves as an accredited field placement site for graduate students working towards a Master's Degree in Social Work. LEGAL / PRO BONO As a direct services office, we have found that the most effective way to use the pro bono services of attorneys is to have them join our appellate panel. This involves submitting a resume and writing sample. Once these documents are received and evaluated, we contact attorneys who have the requisite experience to be part of our program and offer them the opportunity to work on appeals as the need arises. There are times when pro bono assistance has been provided by law firms in order to support LFC in class action or other major litigation. Lawyers For Children maintains a relationship with firms that indicate that they are interested in being contacted when these opportunities arise. From time to time, we have volunteer attorneys work in our office on a full-time basis. This is usually the case when someone wishes to make a career change and is interested in gaining experience before entering this field of practice. Under these circumstances, we ask that attorneys make a commitment to work at LFC on a full-time basis for a minimum of 12 months. This schedule enables attorneys to gain enough experience to carry a caseload and at the same time ensures that our young clients are able to maintain regular contact with their attorney. NON-LEGAL / SOCIAL WORK LFC employs full-time social workers who work alongside our staff attorneys to advocate for our young clients. Volunteers who are college students, graduate students or who have other relevant experience can help social workers monitor their cases and/or work on special projects. CLERICAL As is the case in many non-profits, LFC support staff is often in need of assistance. This may include opportunities to assist with filing as well as data entry. If you would like to offer your professional services, contact gmampel@lawyersforchildren.org. Volunteer models appear in all photographs that depict LFC clients. Photographs courtesy Ben Fink Shapiro Studio and Jasmin Ortiz. Lawyers For Children | 110 Lafayette Street, 8th Floor | New York, NY 10013 | 212.966.6420 | info@lawyersforchildren.org Copyright © 2021 | All Rights Reserved | Terms and Conditions | Privacy Policy Who We Are Our Mission Staff Board of Directors Leadership Council Our Supporters Honors & Awards Videos How We Help Our Model Public Policy Domestic Violence LGBTQ Education Aging Out Mental Health Sex Abuse & Trafficking Immigration Videos Our Results The LFC Difference Success Stories LFC News LFC Publications Videos Get Involved Donate Now Lunch Money Campaign Fellowships Internships Careers Other Ways You Can Help Planned Giving Matching Gift Programs Get Help Emergency Information Know Your Rights Video Series Know Your Rights Handbooks Find Your Lawyer and Social Worker Links to Resources Conozca Sus Derechos: Vídeos Contact