The Justice Center Releases its 2024 Impact Report
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NEW! Legal Resource Library
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CBJC to Operate Pro Se Legal Assistance Clinic
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Check Out Our New Student Loan Page!
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Honoring Our Roots, Revisioning Our Commitments
LEARN MOREThe City Bar Justice Center increases access to justice for New Yorkers struggling with poverty and systemic socioeconomic barriers by leveraging the volunteered time and expertise of the New York City legal community.
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PRO BONO HONOREES
Cancer Advocacy and Elderlaw Projects: Fredric M. Brooks
On October 25, 2023, the City Bar Justice Center commemorated the tremendous support of eleven volunteers, who were awarded with a 2022 Outstanding Pro Bono Service Award, for their remarkable commitment to our clients and for championing our team’s mission to advance access to justice. Congratulations!
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September 16, 2024
New York State Strengthens Homeowner Protections with New Deed Theft Law
On July 19, 2024, new legislation passed that provides homeowners with additional deed theft protections. What is Deed Theft? Deed theft occurs when a property’s title or deed is transferred without the homeowner’s knowledge or consent. This crime disproportionately targets elderly individuals, communities of color, and neighborhoods where property values are rapidly changing. What protections … Continue reading New York State Strengthens Homeowner Protections with New Deed Theft Law
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September 10, 2024
A Season of Growth: Summer Interns Share Their Justice Center Experience
The City Bar Justice Center is pleased to wrap up another successful summer internship program with 13 exceptional high school, undergraduate, and law school students gaining hands-on experience through our civil justice projects and departments. These bright and motivated individuals brought fresh perspectives and unwavering dedication to our work, contributing meaningfully to our mission of … Continue reading A Season of Growth: Summer Interns Share Their Justice Center Experience
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January 20, 2024
Youma’s Beauty
Husband and wife team, Moussa and Youma Niangadou, are the founders of Youma’s Beauty, an online beauty store devoted to empowering women with curly hair textures through quality hair products.
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January 18, 2024
A Cancer Diagnosis: Difficult Decisions and Compassionate Lawyering
The City Bar Justice Center’s Cancer Advocacy Project (CAP) is a key resource for cancer patients and survivors, as well as their caregivers, providing free legal assistance to cancer-affected residents of New York City with limited financial resources.
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