Overall, my summer experience truly taught me the power and importance of public interest lawyers who work to advance social justice. Public interest lawyers are uniquely positioned to chip away at, and hopefully ultimately dismantle, systems of…

I have had an extraordinary time working with the attorneys and other interns at the Housing Practice Group and working on meaningful projects that have left me feeling accomplished and proud. From day one, I was immersed in a niche and fast-paced…

I am grateful for the opportunity to support and continue providing legal aid to those in need this summer. As I prepare to start my second year of law school, I am excited to further explore these issues. Thank you, Equal Justice America, and NLSP…

[Cabrini Green Legal Aid] is one of the great legal aids in Chicago. The work that they do is so important and greatly needed. The attorneys and staff there were inspiring in their sense of dedication to the work they do, and the ability to look…

I had an amazing experience at NYLAG, and I am grateful for EJA’s support this summer. I got substantive work that helped me imagine a future public interest career for myself and I am excited to dedicate my life to serving those who are overlooked…

This summer, I was fortunate to be a law clerk at Public Counsel, a nonprofit public interest law firm in LA. I was also selected as an Equal Justice America (EJA) Fellow. I am eternally grateful for the opportunity to learn and work alongside such…

Racism, inequality, and criminalization place youth of color at an enormous disadvantage. By connecting youth to resources and coalitions, I hope to lead systemic reform that empowers system-involved youth to speak truth to power and be their own…

This is a crucial time for legal aid organizations, with more people becoming eligible for representation by legal aid and needing legal services due to the current recession. I’ve been fortunate enough to receive support for my work from the…

My experiences this summer have shown me the powerful work that attorneys are doing to create a just world, and the successful IRAA hearings have shown that a just world is possible. While our work was just one step in the arduous fight to end the…

I've learned so much at DREDF this summer, both about myself and the work I'd like to do. I'm so grateful for the opportunity and look forward to continuing to learn and contribute to the disability rights space in the future.

I was able to work this summer as a Consumer Rights Intern at Greater Boston Legal Services. Thank you for providing me with this funding and allowing me to do the exact kind of work I plan to do when I graduate from law school. My experience at…

My experience at Brooklyn Legal Services Corp A was phenomenal. I gained valuable experience in the legal field. My legal research and writing skills improved by a wide margin. Getting assignments every week, with specific legal questions posed…