It has been an honor and a pleasure to serve survivors of domestic violence with the amazing attorneys at Ayuda since March. The work we do is so important, and I am honored that our clients have trusted me to handle their legal issues. People say…

As I look forward to my career, I carry with me the lessons learned at EBCLC—both in terms of legal acumen and in understanding the broader impact of the work we do as lawyers. The summer gave me a strong foundation in eviction defense, tenant…

My work this summer has motivated me to continue supporting survivors of domestic violence through volunteer work throughout the school year and beyond. The impact of abuse, especially on mothers, is far-reaching. I am amazed by the work of Legal…

Thank you for your support of the Temporary Restraining Order Project, a public interest organization at Yale Law School that assists applicants as they seek temporary restraining orders. The TRO Project offers students at YLS the opportunity to…

My time at ABC for Health, Inc. provided an eye-opening experience into the world of public interest law, health policy, and public benefits. Through this fellowship I gained an understanding of the complex world of health care coverage. Beyond…

My work at TRLA and partnering with Equal Justice American reinforces my understanding that legal aid providers need our support. Funding is a huge part of this, as additional resources would certainly help to improve the size and functioning of…

I really appreciate Equal Justice America’s support for lawyers and law students to gain invaluable experience in public interest, and [Cabrini Green Legal Aid (CGLA)] is definitely one of the places that are enthusiastic about training public…

Over the past summer, I worked as a legal intern at the East Bay Community Law Center in their Housing Practice doing eviction defense. I cannot speak enough about the positive impact this experience has had on me and the valuable legal advocacy…

I am excited to have the opportunity to provide civil legal services to people who need it the most. I will be able to interview clients and witnesses, engage in legal research, draft legal documents and appear in court. I believe this experience…

I could not have imagined a better summer internship. I learned so much in so little time, worked with so many amazing people at Disability Rights Texas, and was able to meaningfully contribute to the fight for civil rights for people with…

I am so grateful not only for this wonderful organization [Legal Services of South-Central Michigan], but for Equal Justice America for helping me pursue a legal career in work worth doing.

The Legal Aid Society helps vulnerable residents of communities, while treating them with dignity and respect. All people share a common humanity and after this summer, I feel more compelled than ever to use my legal skills to do what I can to…