Equal Justice Works

We are thrilled to announce our Summer of Service Housing Justice Program Fellows! 🎉

🏠Hailey Hernandez
🏠Bion L. Shpemaker Jr.
🏠Emma Leipman
🏠Jake Scott

Over the course of the summer, these Student Fellows will address housing injustice in South Carolina to help serve low-income individuals who are at risk of or currently experiencing housing instability, involuntary displacement, and eviction.

Learn more about the Housing Justice Program and the impact these Fellows will make this summer: https://www.equaljusticeworks.org/opportunities/housing-justice-program/

Over 2 million Americans are living with Opioid Use Disorder. Many need legal assistance to advocate for their right to have stable housing, receive benefits, and keep their families safe and together.

With a gap in legal aid to support individuals facing this epidemic, 2024 Fellow Carrie Stambaugh at Legal Aid of the Bluegrass is providing access to essential legal support to people in recovery.

Watch Spectrum News 1 Kentucky’s coverage on Carrie’s project:

Innovative legal services help Kentuckians in recovery Legal Aid of the Bluegrass provides free legal support for low-income and vulnerable groups.

🔎 We’re looking for a Network Manager to help lead our West Coast network and grow our regional portfolio. This includes building relationships with:

✅ Current Fellows
✅ Alumni
✅ Sponsors
✅ Law Schools
✅ Host Organizations

Interested in joining a dedicated team working to advance access to justice? Apply today! https://www.equaljusticeworks.org/about/careers-at-equal-justice-works/

Congratulations to the Class of 2026 Rural Summer Legal Corps Student Fellows!

This year’s Fellows will work across 31 states and territories to help expand access to justice in rural communities experiencing significant gaps in legal services. Throughout the summer, they will support people navigating issues such as estate planning, domestic violence, agriculture, health benefits, housing, tribal law, and veteran benefits.

In partnership with Legal Services Corporation, this program has mobilized more than 400 Rural Summer Legal Corps Student Fellows who have served more than 14,300 rural community members nationwide for 10 years.

Learn more about the Fellows and their projects here: https://www.equaljusticeworks.org/news/meet-the-2026-rural-summer-legal-corps-student-fellows/

🚀 It's official — DYO Fellowship applications are OPEN! Shape a public interest legal career starting September 2027 by submitting your proposal!

Want to learn how to put together a strong project proposal? Join us this Friday, June 5th at 1PM ET for a one-hour webinar walking you through everything you need to know. This session is perfect for:

✅ Host Organizations interested in hosting a Fellow
✅ Law school professionals supporting students & alumni
✅ Anyone exploring the DYO Fellowship opportunity

Register today!

How to Apply for Fellowship Funding: Design-Your-Own Class of 2027 - Equal Justice Works Join Equal Justice Works for a session about how to create and submit a strong project proposal for a Design-Your-Own (DYO) Fellowship. This one-hour session is applicable to all wanting to learn more about the opportunity, but especially for Host Organ...

There’s only a few days left to nominate an Equal Justice Works Alum for the 40x40 Alumni Changemakers!

We’re spotlighting 40 Alumni leaders at our 40th anniversary who have demonstrated their commitment to public service and has moved justice forward in their communities.

Does this sound like someone you know? Is this person you? Submit your nominations by Friday, June 5th: https://airtable.com/app9HKDUCcZej7Roy/pagAKUzFZ7LiugNVO/form

Preparing for your summer internship?

We’ve got you covered with our virtual public interest primer. We’re bringing in experts across the legal field to set you up for success in your internships and future careers.

🗓️: May 27-28
⏰: 12:00 - 5:00 PM ET

Register here and join us next week!

Public Interest Summer Internship Primer Join Equal Justice Works virtually for a three-day primer designed to help students prepare for their summer legal internships.

Know an Equal Justice Works Alum whose work demonstrates their commitment to public service and has moved justice forward in their communities?

Nominate them—or yourself—for our 40x40 Alumni Changemakers as we spotlight 40 Alumni leaders at our 40th anniversary in the fall!

Submit your nomination by June 5: https://airtable.com/app9HKDUCcZej7Roy/pagAKUzFZ7LiugNVO/form