Equal Justice Works Regional Public Interest Awards Application Now Open!

Each year, Equal Justice Works’ National Advisory Committee presents eight law students throughout the country with a Regional Public Interest Award. Recipients are chosen for their innovation, impact, and commitment to public interest law, including their extraordinary service through clinics, volunteer work, internships, and more. All Regional Public Interest Award recipients receive a $250 cash prize and commemorative plaque. Learn more about last year’s winners here.   
To apply for a Regional Public Interest Award, please complete this application by April 14, 2025. As a part of your application, you’ll be asked to provide a personal statement describing your commitment to public interest law. Recipients of this year’s award will be notified on May 14, 2025.   
If you have any questions about the Regional Public Interest Awards, or if you would like to nominate an extraordinary public interest law student for the award in your region, please email the EJW team at [email protected]. 

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