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…

Spending a summer at [Community Legal Services] has been inspiring on so many levels – and one of them is getting clarity on what my post-law school career will look like. I hope that I can continue to do this kind of work – using my skills and my…

I appreciated that the [Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless] made sure to really connect with members of the community directly in order to better support their goals. One of the attorneys ran a group that met once a month called People Power…

Having spent the summer interning at Philadelphia Legal Assistance, I’ve come away from the experience with an even greater appreciation for the importance of non-profit civil legal services.

The high volume of cases, even after we closed intake for the summer, along with the amount of turnover (not uncommon for nonprofits, though exceptionally concentrated in this instance) made for a somewhat hectic summer, though it also meant I was…

I had a wonderful work experience this summer, made possible by Equal Justice America. Brooklyn Legal Services Corporation A, where I worked, is a phenomenal organization. For me, having the opportunity to work for the Community and Economic…

I am deeply grateful to Equal Justice America for supporting my fellowship and making it possible for me to spend my summer doing this work. I am equally grateful to the Pangea team for trusting me, teaching me, and allowing me to learn from their…

An invaluable lesson that I learned this summer was the importance of empathy, and how sometimes “winning” or “losing” a case can come secondary to helping a person feel seen and known. This felt especially important in legal services work when so…

Again and again, I was surprised and moved by the strength of these people, and by many others. Some surprised me with their relentless optimism in the face of a difficult legal struggle and a society that often appears to be trying to cast them…

Going into law school, I knew I wanted to do public interest work, and I knew that part of this work would focus on not only a client’s legal needs, but also understanding their personal circumstances, life experiences, and ability to access…

My time at Ascend Justice has deepened my passion for advocating for survivors and reinforced my belief in the importance of systemic change in the legal system. The experience of supporting clients through the legal process, along with my research…

Thank you for the opportunity to work at Legal Services of South Central Michigan (LSSCM) with the funding of an Equal Justice America fellowship. The EJA Fellowship played a crucial role in helping me find my purpose through helping LSSCM’s…