This fellowship reaffirmed my decision to attend law school and reaffirmed my passion to help the underserved. I’ve learned from this fellowship how fortunate I am to be in such a position where I can help so many individuals who have been wronged…

I'm acutely aware that this internship has been a transformative stepping stone. Armed with a deeper understanding of the complexities of housing justice, a heightened sense of empathy, and a burgeoning advocacy prowess, I am poised to carry these…

As I reflect on the journey I've undertaken these weeks, I can't help but feel immense gratitude for the support and opportunities provided by EJA. Their dedication to systemic change and the resources they've offered have been invaluable. Without…

Given my relocation expenses for the summer and the high cost of renting and living in the Boston area, I do not believe I would have been able to serve underrepresented, low-income clients and develop my own skills in this summer opportunity [at…

In a society where the wealthiest few hoard staggering amounts of resources, the poverty of the many is a choice that the powerful have made... As I begin to enter the profession of law, it frankly feels like a waste of time and a legal education to…

My experience at Ayuda thus far has been so rewarding, and beyond anything that I could have hoped for. I feel so lucky to be surrounded (virtually) by individuals dedicated to leaving a positive mark on this world. I am thankful that Equal Justice…

I could not have asked for a better summer internship [at Greater Boston Legal Services] to finish off my first year of law school. Not only did I learn an excessive amount in a short period of time, my respect for the people who do this work also…

I have had such a valuable experience this summer working with brilliant and talented attorneys and gaining valuable legal skills while fighting for social justice.

With the support of those around me, I’ve learned that connections with the community and advocates are critical to resilience. With the support of Equal Justice America, I have faith that, one day, we will learn to acknowledge migration as a human…

I was grateful for the opportunity to be an advocate and partner to so many clients [at the Employment Law Center in San Francisco] this summer, to remind them that they deserved these legal protections, and stand by them as they went through the…

On a day when the Supreme Court announced a hugely important decision protecting the DACA Program, I am feeling extremely excited and proud to be spending the summer with Legal Aid Chicago working to protect the rights of immigrant workers and their…

While the number of immigrants who require legal services may appear to be rising, the number of immigrants actually coming forward to ask the courts for help and protection has decreased. This is because of the very real fear that ICE agents will…