I became inspired to attend law school in order to provide direct services for the individuals who arrive at our borders with nothing but hope for a better future. My dream to work directly with clients where I can make a tangible, human impact,…

Early last Spring I was offered an amazing opportunity to work for the Coalition to Abolish Slavery and Trafficking (CAST)…I was quickly faced with a daunting realization; I did not have the means to support myself while working full time for free…

Thanks to Equal Justice America I spent my first law school summer at Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County and assisted low-income individuals with housing issues. We all need a safe and healthy home. I am grateful that I had the…

From my history of service work, I have experienced firsthand the importance of remedying the issues faced by the underserved… I will be able to continue my public service journey to help those most vulnerable. Having seen the results of effective…

I am incredibly proud of the work we accomplished and very grateful for the knowledge I have gained at MALDEF. Specifically, I had the opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects and cases that not only taught me about critical issues Latinx…

I am further convinced of the importance of organizations like Equal Justice America, which help to make the public interest work of GBLS interns possible. During my time at GBLS, I not only got the chance to contribute to GBLS’s legal aid work, but…

As a first-year law student at UCLA School of Law, I am passionate about empowering marginalized communities. As a Gold Star Family Member, I know the sacrifice that service members make for our country and am committed to helping veterans live a…

The summer I spent at Kids in Need of Defense was one of the best experiences I have ever had. I came to law school because I wanted to feel empowered to help others. KIND has taught me so much about how to effectively work toward promoting the…

I am truly grateful for EJA supporting my internship opportunity at Catholic Charities. I have always been interested in pursuing a career in immigration law. My internship with Catholic Charities made this interest that much stronger. As…

My internship at Brooklyn Defender Services Family Defense Practice was more meaningful than I could have ever imagined. Working in the family defense practice at a public defender office provided me with numerous opportunities to learn about and…

It was inspiring to me to see the strength of these women who left their abusers to ensure the safety and security of themselves and their children. Through tears, stress and hard work, these women were able to create a new life for themselves with…

Throughout this experience [at the Center for Disability and Elder Law (CDEL)], I encountered various learning opportunities that allowed me to explore different areas of law. From drafting wills, and even my first Freedom of Information Request…