Turn your passion into action through the Equal Justice Works Design-Your-Own Fellowships. Create a two-year legal project and make real change.

Applicants must have a J.D. or be graduating from law school by spring 2026. They must partner with a U.S.-based nonprofit host organization and design a project addressing unmet legal needs in underserved communities. A strong commitment to public interest law is essential.

Equal Justice Works is a U.S. based nonprofit organization dedicated to mobilizing the next generation of public interest lawyers committed to equal justice. It supports law students and early-career attorneys through fellowships, educational debt relief, and public service career opportunities. By empowering legal professionals to tackle unmet legal needs in underserved communities, Equal Justice Works plays a vital role in advancing access to justice nationwide.

Application Deadline: September 18, 2025

Brief Description

• University or Organization: Equal Justice Works

• Department: NA

• Course Level: Fellowship (Post-JD/Legal Professionals)

• Award: Up to $65,000 per year in salary support, plus benefits

• Access Mode: Online

• Number of Awards: Multiple

• Nationality: Open to U.S. citizens and individuals eligible to work in the U.S.

• The award can be taken in the: United States

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: United States

• Acceptable Course or Subjects: The fellowship is open to legal professionals proposing public interest legal projects; no specific subject limitation.

• Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must:

  • Have a J.D. or be currently enrolled in their final year of law school (graduating by spring 2026)

  • Partner with a U.S.-based nonprofit host organization willing to supervise and support the project

  • Design a project that addresses an unmet legal need in an underserved community

  • Demonstrate a strong commitment to public interest law and equal justice

How to Apply

• Visit the Equal Justice Works application portal

• Submit your application by September 18, 2025

• Required materials include a completed application, project proposal, host organization partnership, and supporting documentation

Benefits

• Two-year fellowship opportunity

• Up to $65,000 per year in salary support to the host organization

• Additional health insurance and fringe benefits

• Up to $5,000 in loan repayment assistance

• Access to national leadership development training in Washington, D.C.

• Networking and mentoring through the Equal Justice Works Fellowship community

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