Amount: $50,000+
Deadline: September
Level: graduate
Renewable: No
About
Equal Justice Works Fellowships provide a salary and benefits for two years to lawyers who create their own public interest projects. It's a highly competitive program supporting innovative legal services.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US
- GPA: Competitive
- Graduating law students, judicial clerks, or recent law graduates committed to public interest
- Project proposal required
Required Materials
- Application form
- Project proposal
- Resume
- Transcripts
- Letters of recommendation
Timeline
Application opens in summer. Deadline in September. Interviews in the fall. Selections announced in spring.
Tips
Craft a compelling project proposal addressing an unmet legal need. Secure a strong host organization and demonstrate passion for public service.