Legal Services of New Jersey is a non-profit organization that oversees the coordination of six regional Legal Services programs. Their mission is to provide representation and advice to low-income New Jersey residents in civil legal cases. In this video, you will learn some basic tips that will allow you to communicate effectively and easily through an interpreter with a person who doesn’t speak your language.
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Legal Service of New Jersey
August 2010