LSNJ seeks equal access to justice for all. We provide free legal help to low-income New Jerseyans, conduct poverty research, and publish legal education resources.
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Poverty in New Jersey Is at Least Three Times Higher Than the Federal Government Claims
There were 3.1 million New Jerseyans living in the throes of true or real poverty in 2024 according to the latest Census, but that’s miles apart from the federal government’s official but widely-discredited calculation—the FPL—that poverty touched just 859,028 residents of the state.
Using Generative AI Chatbots for Legal Help
The current newsletter of Legal Services of New Jersey (LSNJ) outlines best practices for using generative artificial intelligence (gen AI) chatbots as a last resort when retaining a lawyer may not be feasible.
Legal Services Newsletter Focuses on Federal Changes That Make It Harder for Immigrants to Qualify for Food Stamps
The current newsletter of Legal Services of New Jersey (LSNJ) advises many immigrants in the state that continuing to receive SNAP benefits may no longer be likely.
Events
Expungements Informational Webinar 10 a.m. – Noon
Staff from Northeast New Jersey Legal Services (NNJLS) and the Passaic and Bergen Vicinages will present a webinar to assist self-represented litigants who are filing for an expungement. This is an informational webinar only. Individual cases will not be discussed or resolved. Registration is required.
Divorce Process Informational Webinar 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Staff from Northeast New Jersey Legal Services (NNJLS) and the Passaic and Bergen Vicinages will present an informational webinar to assist self-represented litigants who are filing for a divorce application. This is an informational seminar only. Individual cases will not be discussed or resolved. Registration is required.