The Long Drive for Justice

Monday, May 18, 2026

Tee off for justice at the Essex Fells Golf Country Club on Monday, May 18th! Join us for a memorable day on the green, where every swing supports VLJ’s mission of ensuring access to justice for people experiencing poverty. Whether you’re an avid golfer or beginner, this event promises fun for all skill levels. Your participation will help us drive justice forward.

VLJ 101 & The Ethical Pro Bono Volunteer CLE

Wednesday, June 10, 2026
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Eastern
CLE Credit: 1.1 NJ (incl. ethics)
Format: Webinar
Cost: Free

This free CLE program will provide an overview of how attorneys can become involved in promoting access to justice with Volunteer Lawyers for Justice (VLJ) through a variety of pro bono opportunities, including limited-scope legal clinics and full representation. Additionally, the program will cover relevant NJ court rules, ethics opinions, and rules of professional conduct related to pro bono practice and poverty law.

Whether you are looking to give back in an area of law you already practice, or develop new skills by exploring other practice areas, there is a pro bono opportunity right for you!

Identity Matters: Legal Name Changes in New Jersey

Tuesday, June 23, 2026
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Eastern
CLE Credit: 1.7 NJ
Format: Webinar
Cost: Free

Presented by Volunteer Lawyers for Justice (VLJ)’s PRIDE Name Change Program, this CLE provides a practical, step-by-step guide to handling legal name changes in New Jersey. The training covers each phase of representation, from reviewing and filing initial pleadings through completing required post-judgment administrative steps.

In addition to procedure, the program highlights client-centered advocacy, including best practices for supporting transgender and nonbinary clients seeking gender-affirming name changes. Attendees will leave with practical tools to confidently manage name change matters—and will have the opportunity to apply these skills by volunteering with VLJ’s pro bono program following the training.

VLJ’s Summer Soirée

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 / 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Mountain Ridge Country Club
713 Passaic Ave
West Caldwell, NJ 07006

Volunteer Lawyers for Justice’s Generation Now Committee invites you to our annual Summer Soirée, a relaxed, fun-filled evening of food, drinks, networking, and celebration. Whether you're a longtime VLJ supporter or new to our community, this is your chance to connect with like-minded professionals while supporting access to justice across New Jersey.

VLJ’s 25th Anniversary Celebration Gala

Tuesday, October 6, 2026
5:30 — 8:30 PM

The Park Savoy Estate
236 Ridgedale Ave
Florham Park, NJ 07932