Welcome

The New York State Interest on Lawyer Account Fund ("IOLA") helps low income people in New York State obtain help with civil legal problems affecting their most basic needs, such as food, shelter, jobs and access to health care.

Interest Income as of November, 2011

 

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Click here to see an inventory of application forms.

Click here for meeting notices and webcasts.

Recent News

  • The 2012-13 Grant Application Package is now available; for package, click Here.
  • Application Process Questions & Answers (as of January 25, 2012) HERE
  • As of November 22, 2011 Attorneys must submit all Enrollment Forms electronically. See Enrollment Form links.
  • The Oversight Board distributes Grants for Judiciary Civil Legal Services Funds in New York. For details, click Here.

  • Information on the 2011 IOLA Grant Awards Is Now Available. For details, click Here.

  • Click Here for the IOLA 2010 Annual Report

  • Click Here to see IOLA's report on the direct economic benefits and savings from Civil Legal Services in New York State in 2008.

  • The December 14, 2011 Meeting Minutes are now available. For details, click Here.

  • The September 21, 2011 Meeting Minutes are now available. For details, click Here.


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