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August, 2022

Hirah Gained Insight with Incarceration Process and Criminal Law

August 24, 2022
This past summer I spent my time at Prisoners’ Legal Services of Massachusetts (PLS), which is the only organization of its kind in the entire state. It offers a central office for incarcerated people to contact and seek help for various civil legal issues that involves their incarceration experience.

Tamara’s Puerto Rican Roots Inspired to Pursue Public Interest Law

August 24, 2022
This summer, I had the opportunity to work with these unaccompanied minors at the National Immigrant Justice Center’s Immigrant Children Protection. Prior to this summer, I already had a strong interest in immigration law.

Steven Learned the Impact of Direct Legal Service and Eviction Moratorium

August 24, 2022
This summer, support from Equal Justice America allowed me to pursue a legal services fellowship with East Bay Community Law Center’s housing unit, defending low-income tenants from eviction in Alameda County.

Jessica’s Commitment to Immigration Law Grew with the Fellowship Experience

August 24, 2022
This summer, I had the pleasure to intern for Project Libertad. Project Libertad is a non-profit organization that empowers newcomer immigrant youth and their families by providing essential, youth-led, and youth-centered legal and social services.