Apply for a Fellowship

Fall Equal Justice America Legal Services Fellowships

Equal Justice America is pleased to offer fellowships for qualifying law students who will be providing free legal services at a civil legal aid or civil rights organization during the fall or spring semester. Fall and Spring Fellowships will pay up to $2,000, depending on the availability of funding. To receive a full $2,000 grant, students are expected to work a minimum of 100 hours. Students working less than 100 hours are eligible for a prorated amount. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and will be accepted through September 15th.

Click here to see Law Schools where EJA Fellowships are offered

The application requires you to submit the following:

A cover letter that explains your interest in providing civil legal services to people who are experiencing economic hardship and systemic barriers
A resume or CV
An employment confirmation letter from the hiring organization that indicates how many hours you will be working

Please note, fellowships must take place in the United States. The hiring organization must be a non-profit organization providing direct civil legal services.

PLACEMENTS WITH PUBLIC DEFENDER OFFICES AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES DO NOT QUALIFY.

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FOR SUMMER APPLICANTS: You must submit two letters of recommendation. Please indicate the names and contact information of your two recommenders below, and have them email their letters to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with the subject line: EJA Fellowship Letter of Recommendation for [Full Name]

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Please provide documentation (such as an offer letter) below verifying that you have been offered a position to provide civil legal services with a legal aid organization. This letter should indicate how many hours you will be working.

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Fall

2023