"Legal Aid's impact on the lives of the voiceless is immeasurable. I'm truly honored and humbled to lead this storied institution," LAS Attorney-in-Chief & CEO Twyla Carter reflects on her two years. More: https://lnkd.in/emSR6v2w
The Legal Aid Society
Law Practice
New York, NY 45,600 followers
We deliver justice in every borough, working tirelessly to make our city a better place.
About us
The Legal Aid Society is the nation's oldest and largest provider of legal services to the indigent. Founded in 1876, the Society provides a full range of civil legal services as well as criminal defense work, and juvenile rights representation in Family Court. Our core service is to provide free legal assistance to New Yorkers who live at or below the poverty level and cannot afford to hire a lawyer when confronted with a legal problem.
- Website
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https://www.legalaidnyc.org
External link for The Legal Aid Society
- Industry
- Law Practice
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- New York, NY
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1876
Locations
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Primary
199 Water Street
New York, NY 10038, US
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Employees at The Legal Aid Society
Updates
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Legal Aid Attorney-in-Chief and CEO Twyla Carter joined 'Reaching Out With Gregory Floyd' to make the case for our mission to deliver justice to low-income New Yorkers in every borough. For our work to thrive, public defender organizations need commensurate funding and robust loan-forgiveness programs to ensure we can meet the high demand for our services. New Yorkers deserve nothing less. More: https://lnkd.in/e9_MSYuy
Watch: Twyla Carter on Loan Forgiveness, Equitable Funding
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Black Attorneys of Legal Aid (BALA) is hosting an information session to share an insider view of life inside NYC's premiere public defender organization. This is a great opportunity for Black law school students, graduates, and lawyers exploring a career advocating for low-income New Yorkers. Bring a friend and bring your questions! RSVP: surveymonkey.com/r/Z9W7B98 Meeting ID: 283 121 070 386 Passcode: Ebd3qL
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Exploring a legal career in impact litigation? How about a job in legislative and policy advocacy? Join us to explore life at Legal Aid’s Civil Practice from the people who work at NYC’s premiere public defender organization. RSVP: surveymonkey.com/r/TZ7BXLY Meeting ID: 291 033 404 079 Passcode: Qdd2S8
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Thank you to the U.S. Department of Justice Office for Access to Justice and Director Rachel Rossi and her team for visiting The Legal Aid Society and having a candid discussion about our work and the funding and resource challenges we face as we continue to protect and serve New York's most vulnerable communities. #accesstojustice #publicdefense #civillegalaid #fundingfairness #justiceineveryborough
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Legal Aid is looking for passionate youth advocates to join our Juvenile Rights Practice. Join us if you want to explore a legal career as a lawyer for children at NYC's premiere public defender organization. RSVP: surveymonkey.com/r/TZ7BXLY Meeting ID: 226 974 201 32 Passcode: QnGKUz
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In a world where low-income New Yorkers face impossible odds, Legal Aid plays a critical role in giving people a fair shot at living a dignified life. That’s why it’s important for NYC to even the scales of justice by fully funding NYC’s public defender organizations. LAS Attorney-in-Chief and Chief Executive Officer Twyla Carter joined Black Enterprise Magazine on their latest episode of ‘Beyond the Hype’ to talk about the fight for #fundingfairness. Tune in and learn more about our mission to deliver #JusticeInEveryBorough: https://lnkd.in/e_cRq2tw
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Join us to learn more about life as a criminal defense lawyer at Legal Aid, the nation's largest and most influential public defender organization in the country. RSVP: surveymonkey.com/r/TZ7BXLY Meeting ID: 292 222 709 002 Passcode: zRLazc
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Our Mobile Justice Bus is going on a 5-borough tour this summer, delivering free legal services to underserved communities. 🚐💨 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/enJJEt7T
Legal Aid Society’s Justice Bus brings vital resources to Brooklyn
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Our democracy is only as strong as our commitment to ensuring full participation. That is why we are working as part of the NYC Jails Coalition to call for poll sites in NYC jails. “We are systematically disenfranchising Black and Latinx people, [and we need to change that],” Rigodis Appling, attorney, Special Litigation Unit, Legal Aid. More: https://lnkd.in/ejFs_axp
As Presidential Election Nears, Advocates Renew Call for Poll Sites in NYC Jails
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