Like many others in the wake of George Floyd’s death I have been thinking a lot about systematic racism and the inequalities that exist in our society. In the past two weeks at Legal Aid, I have seen the direct effects of our current system on my…

Thank you, Equal Justice America, again, for the opportunity to serve individuals in the community who would not otherwise receive the assistance of an attorney; while simultaneously allowing fellows to learn how to make the legal services system…

I am forever grateful to Equal Justice America because your generosity permitted me to work for the Civil Law Project of the Women’s Center & Shelter. Before my internship, I never thought I would be interested in family law. After my internship,…

Listening to the stories of the trauma they endured in their home countries and seeing the heartbreaking images on the news constantly reminds me of how necessary it is for everyone to be an advocate for immigrant communities. Migration is beautiful…

I am a first-year student at American University Washington College of Law working for Quality Trust for Individuals with Disabilities this summer. My dedication to public interest work more broadly, and disability advocacy specifically, stems from…

I am grateful to have had the breadth and depth of exposure to the legal profession. I am also grateful to the gracious and generous attorneys at Legal Aid Justice Center who coached me, reviewed and critiqued my work, and encouraged me throughout…

My work was wide-ranging and reflected some of the many needs of the D.C. community. I am grateful for this experience, as it further solidified my commitment to public interest work and exposed me to the wins and difficulties that come with it. I…

[Community Activism Law Alliance] is an awesome place to work because you really feel like a part of a family. It really is a community environment. The attorneys are incredibly kind and helpful, and I always felt I had a manageable caseload. I…

Working at Legal Aid this summer, with the financial assistance of EJA, helped me to continue to develop my personal philosophy on gender-based violence and reflect on how I can best contribute to advancing women’s rights. This internship helped me…

I am incredibly grateful that Equal Justice America and Legal Aid Chicago provided me with the opportunity to intern on the Trafficking Survivor’s Assistance Program. I learned so much about a complex legal field that is interdisciplinary and…

My experience this summer has been formative in affirming my desire to work in the bread and butter areas of law, ensuring that people have equitable access to the benefits they need and deserve.

I am grateful for a beautiful summer internship experience, even if it was remote, and for the patience, guidance, and confidence of my supervising attorneys; I hope I have deserved them.