lawyers, particularly focusing on housing law. The fellowship offers practical litigation experience and an understanding of the socio-economic factors affecting low-income individuals and families. Fellows will assist LSHV attorneys in serving clients by engaging... in a variety of tasks,... includin...
lawyers by providing practical litigation experience and understanding of the socio-economic factors affecting low-income individuals and families. The fellows will assist LSHV attorneys and staff in serving clients through a... variety of tasks, including: - Conducting client interviews to gather necess...
with a focus on practical litigation experience and understanding the challenges faced by low-income individuals and families. Key responsibilities include: - Assisting attorneys and staff in serving clients. - Engaging in... client interviewing and issue... identification. - Conducting legal research and writing. - Prepar...
low-income individuals and families in Westchester and Putnam Counties.... case work related to public benefits such as Medicaid, Food Stamps, Family Assistance, Safety Net Assistance, and unemployment benefits. - Representing clients at administrative hearings and litigating cases in state and fed...
courts. The attorney will represent low-income individuals and families on issues such as eviction, unlawful lock-outs, habitability problems, and succession rights challenges. Many clients have protected housing or specialized vouchers, requiring the attorney to engage in Section 8 and othe......
for rising 3L law students who are interested in gaining practical litigation experience... and understanding the challenges faced by low-income individuals and families. The fellows will work within LSHV's housing practice, which is primarily focused on eviction prevention, maintaining s...