National Association for Public Interest Law (NAPIL) Fellowships (now Equal Justice Works)

Equal Justice Works

Amount: $56,000
Deadline: September 15
Level: graduate
Renewable: Yes

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About

The NAPIL Fellowships have evolved into the Equal Justice Works Fellowships, providing funding for law graduates to create their own public interest legal projects. These fellowships address critical legal needs.

Eligibility

  • Citizenship: US
  • GPA: 3.0+
  • Graduating law student or judicial clerk
  • Commitment to public interest law
  • Partner with a non-profit organization

Required Materials

  • Project proposal
  • Personal statement
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • Host organization letter

Timeline

Applications open in July, due in September.

Tips

Secure a strong partnership with a host organization. Your project proposal should be innovative, impactful, and demonstrate a clear understanding of the community's needs.