Volunteer Lawyers for Justice Partners with Rutgers School of Law-Newark and Other Non-Profits to Present "The Nuts and Bolts of Representing Children in Special Education Matters"

The panel of speakers addressed a range of topics including The Right to a Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE), educational evaluations, Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), and substantive education rights. In addition, they discussed the due process of rights and procedures, rights in discipline proceedings, attorney's fee in special education matters, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.

A state-wide 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation, VLJ works to ensure fair and equal treatment within the legal system. Programs include free legal counsel and advice, educational seminars on various legal matters, and direct representation for at-risk individuals facing critical civil legal issues.