What really struck me this summer while working at The Legal Council [for Health Justice] was the depth at which mental illnesses can break down a person, and yet, how resilient the human spirit is. The clients I worked with this summer were amazing…

I am incredibly proud to have spent my summer with such amazing people who never cease working to make the domestic violence legal landscape serve and protect survivors and their families.

Such a positive and educational experience at my summer internship [at The Legal Aid Society in New York City] could not have been possible without the support from Equal Justice America. I am sincerely grateful that I was able to be part of the…

As someone pursuing future opportunities to litigate in the public interest, learning from [Legal Defense Fund's] team of talented attorneys was an invaluable experience... Talking with them about their careers and learning what made LDF unique has…

I hope to help address the imperative need for equitable access to immigration services in the United States. I am looking forward to bringing my experience working directly with immigrant populations, my legal research and writing skills, and my…

Throughout my time at LSNC, I've had the privilege of delving into complex legal issues, honing my writing skills, and witnessing the real impact that legal advocacy can have on individuals and communities in need. The exposure to a diverse range of…

If I have learned anything, it is that everyone deserves legal help, but victims, immigrants, and the poor deserve it most of all.

Funding civil legal aid and attorneys is so important for allowing the people who most need it, secure their rights and create precedent for others. This summer, I found myself deeply involved in the intricacies of Medicaid law, and employing legal…

When I look back over my legal career, I believe that this summer will stand out as the point in time when everything clicked. After two years of law school, I finally felt like I gained my sea legs. And Equal Justice America and Legal Aid Chicago…

Thank you to Equal Justice America for the opportunity to begin my legal career providing trauma-informed immigration services through a fellowship at Ayuda. Lack of access to legal representation remains one of the greatest barriers to acquiring…

Thanks to the generosity of Equal Justice America, I had the great fortune of working at Disability Rights New Jersey this past summer. Disability Rights New Jersey is a non-profit organization established to advocate for and advance the human,…

Equal Justice America’s fellowship program allowed me to join NWIRP’s Seattle office during the summer of 2016. I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to have worked with, and learned from, remarkable clients and staff attorneys. I have broadened…