Equal Justice America - Fellowships for Law Students

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DeadlineMarch 23, 2026

Award amount$5,000

Last checkedJun 24, 2026

Application

Summer Fellowship Application

Apply for Equal Justice America Summer Legal Services Fellowships up to $5,000. Grants are for law students working full-time for civil legal aid or civil rights organizations. Deadline is March 23, 2026.

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Deadline

March 23, 2026

Award amount

$5,000

Eligibility

Law students attending a qualifying law school; Working full-time for a civil legal aid or civil rights organization; Placement must be 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

Cover letter explaining interest in civil legal services; Resume or CV; Two letters of recommendation; Employment verification from hiring organization

Application materials

Cover Letter; Resume/CV; Fellowship Confirmation Documentation

How to apply

Complete the online application form; Upload required documents; Submit the application

Important dates

Deadline: March 23, 2026; Decisions announced by late April/early May

Documents

Cover Letter; Resume/CV; Two letters of recommendation; Employment verification

Contact

info@equaljusticeamerica.org

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