Are you interested in gaining valuable public interest law experience while serving marginalized communities and causes? If so, Equal Justice Works has two 2020 summer opportunities you may love. Both opportunities provide a $5,000 stipend for 8-10 weeks of work during the summer of 2020. Applications are open now and close early to mid-February. See below for descriptions of these incredible legal internship opportunities.
Rural Summer Legal Corps: This program places 35 law students at LSC-funded civil legal aid organizations to address pressing issues facing rural communities. Projects include working on disaster-related issues, addressing affordable housing issues, providing legal aid to victims of domestic violence, responding to the opioid crisis, and more. Students can view the different projects and organizations hosting Student Fellows here. To apply, submit applications by February 10, 2020.
Immigration Summer Legal Corps: This program selects 20 law students to help build capacity at legal services organizations while responding to the critical needs of underserved and low-income immigrant communities. Students can view the different projects and organizations hosting Student Fellows here, and learn how to make their applications stand out for this program by tuning into the upcoming ISLC Application Overview and Tips webinar on January 27, 2020 at 3:00 PM EST. To apply, submit an application by February 18, 2020.
Visit the EJW website to apply for these opportunities today!