"Personally, and professionally, the EJA Fellowship has been transformative. I have long been motivated by a commitment to social justice, but this summer reaffirmed for me that public interest law is not only where I want to be; it is where I am needed most. The fellowship reminded me that my work is valuable, not only in the abstract sense of theory or classroom discussion, but in the concrete lives of tenants who face systemic inequities and exploitation. This experience deepened my commitment to pursuing a career in public interest law. Our most vulnerable populations are often those least equipped to navigate the legal system, and it is our duty, as advocates, to stand with them."