Spring 2026 Pro Bono Scholars, Housing Practice
Legal Services NYCNew York, New York, United States
Posted August 7, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Legal Services NYC (LSNYC) is a leading civil legal services provider dedicated to fighting poverty and injustice for low-income New Yorkers. With a 50-year history, LSNYC offers comprehensive legal assistance in areas such as housing, family law, immigration, education, and more, through a network of neighborhood offices and partnerships with community organizations. The company's distinctive approach combines direct client service with systemic advocacy to achieve equal opportunity and justice for all.
Job Description
Legal Services NYC seeks pro bono scholars to join their housing practice and work in neighborhood-based offices representing tenants as part of their work to implement New York City's Right to Counsel law and anti-displacement efforts.
Requirements
- Be a participant in the New York State Pro Bono Scholar program
- Demonstrated commitment to social justice and working in low-income communities and communities of color to advance equity
- Ability to communicate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and conduct community outreach in low-income neighborhoods
- Excellent advocacy, analytic, writing, and leadership skills
- Strong time management and organization skills
- Experience in housing, landlord/tenant, or related advocacy is preferred
- Fluency or proficiency in either Spanish or a language other than English that is frequently used by our clients is preferred
Benefits
- Free CLEs through our internal Justice Learning Center
- Growth and professional development opportunities
- Work in a fast-paced environment and use creative strategies in the pursuit of justice