2009 Equal Justice Works Fellowships Interviews

Equal Justice Works will contact semifinalists throughout October, November and December to set up interviews. The interviews will be conducted in November, December and January. Equal Justice Works will make an effort to conduct the interviews in a location convenient to the candidate but will not cover travel expenses if incurred.

Equal Justice Works encourages sponsors to establish relationships with the Fellows from the inception of the process throughout the Fellowship term. To facilitate that process, sponsors participate in the selection of the Fellows. Some opt to conduct the interviews, while others take a less visible role. Therefore, present at each interview might be a sponsor representative(s), an Equal Justice Works representative or both. Although there is no set interview format, we recommend that each semifinalist practice some sample questions with his or her prospective host organization in preparation for the interview.

2009 Equal Justice Works Fellowships Offers

Equal Justice Works recognizes that there is the potential for Fellowships candidates to receive overlapping offers for other employment opportunities. We also recognize that there are multiple stakeholders. In an effort to accommodate as many of those interests as possible, Equal Justice Works will do the following:

• Require that candidates notify Equal Justice Works immediately if they have accepted another position. This is a longstanding Equal Justice Works policy. Candidates should also notify their prospective Fellowship host organizations.
  
  • Due to the Fellowships Program funding structure, Equal Justice Works cannot defer a Fellowship offer. There will be no exceptions to this rule.
  • Similarly, Equal Justice Works will not defer a 2009 application to the 2010 selection process, but candidates may resubmit the proposal the following year.
• Require that candidates who accept an Equal Justice Works Fellowship immediately withdraw any outstanding applications for clerkships or other opportunities.
• Conduct interviews and extend offers on a rolling basis throughout November, December and January. Candidates must be prepared to accept/reject offers on a short timeline but will be given at least 72 hours.

Questions regarding the Equal Justice Works Fellowships selection process should be directed to fellowships@equaljusticeworks.org or (202) 466-3686 ext. 202.