Cardozo Bet Tzedek Civil Litigation Clinic

Who We Are

The Cardozo Bet Tzedek Civil Litigation Clinic at Cardozo Law School represents individuals with disabilities who cannot afford private counsel in a range of civil cases. Second and third year law students work on cases that involve benefit programs (particularly Social Security, Medicaid and Medicare); disability-based discrimination in governmental programs, public accommodations, housing and employment; alternatives to guardianship; and avoiding nursing home and other institutional placement.  Students also do wills and advance directives for low-income clients.

Who We Serve

Area(s): New York (Manhattan) County

Circumstances and languages in which interpreters are provided

The languages available depend on the law students that participate in the program. Can provide Spanish interpreters.

Income Guidelines

Unable to afford a private attorney.

Is this organization accessible by wheelchair?: YES

Does this organization provide access for the hearing impaired?: NO

Type of Help

This group provides the following types of services based on your legal needs and its resources:

• Full Legal Representation
• Brief Advice

How to Get Help

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