Equal Justice Works conducted a survey on how Americans perceive the justice system.

We create opportunities

for leaders to transform their passion for equal justice into a lifelong commitment to public service.

Equal Justice Works connects law students, law school professionals, lawyers, and advocates with fellowships at legal services organizations and other opportunities in public interest law.

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Opportunities

Currently accepting applications

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Design-Your-Own Fellowship

Apply by September 17, 2026.

Two-Year Term · Pioneer solutions to legal issues on behalf of the community or cause of your choice.

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Full Time

Disaster Resilience Program

Applications close on March 16 at 11:59 p.m. EST

Two-Year Term (Attorneys) / Summer Service (Students) · Provide comprehensive legal services before, during, and after a disaster.

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Full Time Summer

Financial Empowerment Project

Open through April 30, 2026

Two-Year Term (Attorneys) · provide free legal services focusing on estate planning, title clearing, and other asset-preservation legal needs – empowering clients to protect and transfer generational wealth.

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Full Time

Housing Justice Program

Applications being accepted on a rolling basis

Two-Year Term · Provide legal advice, referrals, and full representation for tenants, in support of safe, fair, and affordable housing.

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Full Time

An Alum's Impact

App helps children in foster care understand their rights

CNN featured an app created by Equal Justice Works' 2025 Distinguished Alumni Awardee, Taylor Sartor. During her Equal Justice Works Fellowship, Taylor created a "Know Your Rights" guide for Florida youth in foster care. That evolved into the FosterPower app, the first of its kind, which empowers youth in foster care with information on benefits and legal rights.

See how a Fellowship can change lives