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.
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( votes)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