Equal Justice Works Summer Fellowships

EJW’s summer programs provide students with opportunities to gain hands-on legal experience and support a community or cause they are passionate about. Students who successfully serve in one of the programs below earn $7,000 for their service.

2024 RURAL SUMMER LEGAL CORPS – The Rural Summer Legal Corps is a collaboration between Equal Justice Works and Legal Services Corporation that will connect 50 students with LSC-funded legal aid organizations nationwide to address critical legal issues facing rural communities. Deadline – February 13.

2024 CRIME VICTIMS ADVOCACY PROGRAM – The Crime Victims Advocacy Program is mobilizing a cohort of law students to increase access to legal aid for survivors of crime, particularly in underserved BIPOC communities. Deadline – February 13.

2024 DISASTER RESILIENCE PROGRAM – The Disaster Resilience Program places law students at legal services organizations where they gain exposure to strategic policy and advocacy, legal disaster preparedness, and recovery work. Deadline – February 20.

Visit the Equal Justice Works Website to learn more or tune into one of EJW’s informational webinars before the application deadline: 

Equal Justice Works Student Fellowships: 2024 Application Tips – Wednesday, January 31 at 3:00 PM EST

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