
Community/Economic Development, Housing/Homelessness
Tiffany Uke
Hosted by
Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas
Sponsored by
Texas Access to Justice Foundation Richard L. Tate Rural Justice Fellowship
Opportunities
Designing your own Fellowship project presents a unique opportunity for you to create your dream job. This Fellowship opportunity allows you to leverage your law degree in service of a community or cause of your choice. We’re here to support you each step of the way through the application process.
To design your own project, our application requires a project proposal, personal statement, two letters of recommendation, a résumé, and information from your host organization. Together, you and your host organization submit the required components for your application.
Thanks to the incredible work of Fellows, more people have access to critical legal services and we have more thriving communities.Ernest LaMont Greer
Co-President
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
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All applicants must…
Identify the issues that resonate with your passions, your goals, and the needs of your community
Design-Your-Own Fellows address a broad array of pressing legal issues, from family law and community economic development to LGBTQ+ rights and immigration. Browse Fellow profiles to see what issues other Design-Your-Own Fellows are addressing through their work.
Community/Economic Development, Housing/Homelessness
Hosted by
Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas
Sponsored by
Texas Access to Justice Foundation Richard L. Tate Rural Justice Fellowship
Economic Justice, Immigrant Populations
Hosted by
Bet Tzedek Legal Services
Sponsored by
Fish & Richardson P.C., Microsoft Corporation
Civil Rights/Civil Liberties, Voting Rights/Electoral Participation
Hosted by
Common Cause
Sponsored by
The Lorenzini Family Foundation
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After you submit your application, it will be reviewed by Equal Justice Works staff and Fellow Alumni. High-scoring applications are selected to interview with sponsors between December and April. Fellowships are awarded on a rolling basis throughout this period.
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