President Donald Trump’s 2018 budget eliminates funding for the Legal Services Corp. In his first budget proposal released Thursday, Trump is cutting discretionary spending to pay for an increase in defense spending and the wall on the Mexican border, the Washington Post reports.

We congratulate our Senator Tim Kaine on his selection to run for Vice President and thank him again for his support for Equal Justice America. This is what then Governor Kaine said about EJA when we launched Virginians for Equal Justice.

Equal Justice America is proud to partner with UDC Law School to fund a Veterans Fellow at the Law School. The Veterans Fellow will work full-time to protect the rights of female veterans, help them receive the benefits they’ve earned and represent women veterans in family law matters including custody disputes, child support and domestic violence.

“What you’ve been waiting for: our annual list of our Top 10 Summer Fellowships! Funded summer fellowships are competitive opportunities to get valuable work or research experience that will make your resume stand out from the crowd. Application deadlines for summer fellowships typically fall between January and February, so now is the best time to prepare and apply. Here are our fellowship program recommendations ordered by application deadline.” ~ ProFellow

For some people, reaching out to those in need means helping a motorist stranded road-side; to others, it means donating money in the wake of a disaster. For Dan Ruben, helping those who need it most is his vocation.