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Get Involved

Attorney and Law Student Volunteers

Stay Housed L.A. is a coalition of legal service providers, and community based organizations, to provide free legal assistance to Los Angeles County low-income tenants in eviction defense. Stay Housed L.A. offers a variety of volunteer opportunities to law students and attorneys to help tenants navigate the eviction process. Please contact our legal service providers to learn more.

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Clinics

During a limited pre-scheduled timeframe, volunteers provide legal information and assistance in preparing forms to help tenants navigate the eviction process.

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50-Hour Volunteer Plan

Volunteers who seek to complete a specified number of volunteer hours on a recurring basis can do so with a legal service provider.

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Externships

Volunteers can learn about eviction defense law in more depth by volunteering on a regular weekly basis with a legal service provider.

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Full-scope representation

Take on a full-scope eviction case by representing a tenant in court under the supervision and mentorship of a legal service provider.

Contact Legal Service Providers for Available Volunteer Opportunities

Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California

Community Legal Aid SoCal

Eviction Defense Network

Inner City Law Center

Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles

Neighborhood Legal Services

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