Equal Justice America - Fellowships for Law Students

Application for law students providing free civil legal services during fall or spring semester.

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DeadlineSeptember 15th

Award amount$5,000

Last checkedJun 27, 2026

Application

Equal Justice America Summer Fellowship Application

Application for summer legal services fellowships for law students, offering grants up to $5,000.

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Deadline

March 23, 2026

Award amount

Up to $5,000

Eligibility

Law students attending a qualifying law school; Working full-time for a civil legal aid or civil rights organization; Full-time (35 hours/week) placement for minimum 8 weeks; Fellowship must take place in the United States; Hiring organization must be a non-profit providing direct civil legal services; Placements with public defender offices and government agencies do not qualify

Requirements

Secure a full-time placement; Placement in the United States; Placement with a non-profit civil legal services organization

Application materials

Cover letter; Resume or CV; Two letters of recommendation; Employment verification from hiring organization; Fellowship Confirmation Documentation (offer letter)

How to apply

Complete online application form; Upload required documents; Letters of recommendation emailed to info@equaljusticeamerica.org

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