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.

I never realized how much legal aid could assist during and after a major disaster. Something that may seem daunting or take months to complete to most individuals, could easily be accomplished with the help of an attorney. My experience working at…

Since I began my internship as an Equal Justice America Legal Services Fellow at Greater Boston Legal Services in the Elder, Health, and Disability Unit, I have really enjoyed the opportunity and privilege to work directly with elder and disabled…

I am incredibly grateful to Equal Justice America for making this experience possible. My summer at the Law Foundation strengthened my commitment to public interest law and reminded me why I chose to pursue a legal career centered on serving…

I write to thank you for the opportunity to serve as a Summer 2017 Fellow for Equal Justice America. This summer, I have been working at the National Immigration Law Center (NILC) in Los Angeles, California as a Legal Intern. The past nine weeks at…