2020 Scales of Justice Honoree Laura Stein in conversation with her father, Robert A. Stein
Equal Justice Works Fellows Respond to COVID-19
Join David Stern at The Scales of Justice!
Ready to see David's happy dance?! Join us for The Scales of Justice, a virtual event celebrating our community of lawyers and honoring Laura Stein, EVP and general counsel—Corporate Affairs of The Clorox Company! eventbrite.com/e/the-scales-of-justice-tickets-113795976830
Join David Gregory at The Scales of Justice
You heard it here first from David Gregory – join us on Oct. 13 for The Scales of Justice, a virtual event celebrating our community of lawyers. We’ll share stories of how Equal Justice Works Fellows are responding to the pandemic and challenging systems of oppression, and enjoy a very special conversation between our Scales of Justice honoree Laura Stein and her father Bob Stein. We know it will leave you feeling inspired! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-scales-of-justice-tickets-113795976830
Announcing our 2020 Text-to-Give Fellow
You're invited! Join us next Tuesday, May 12, as we announce our 2020 class of Equal Justice Works Fellows, one by one, from 12–2 p.m. ET on Twitter (twitter.com/EJW_org). In this current era of social distancing, announcement day is the perfect opportunity to connect with our community of Fellows, host organizations, law schools, and sponsors who make it all happen.
Until then, here's a sneak peek: congratulations to NYU School of Law alum Clarence Okoh, our 2020 Text-to-Give Fellow!
Happy Holidays from Equal Justice Works
Happy holidays from our Equal Justice Works family to yours! We wish you all a safe and relaxing holiday season.
CCF Students | Exploring New Options
Big dreams post-law school? Unsure what you want to pursue? Either way, the Equal Justice Works Conference & Career Fair—the largest national public interest law career fair—is the best place to explore your passions with 200+ public interest employers from across the country. Interview slots are now open! Sign up to secure your spot: http://bit.ly/CCF_students
Announcing the 2019 Text-to-Give Fellow
As a teaser for the Class of 2019 Fellow announcement, we’d like to introduce this year’s Text-to-Give Fellow a little early.
Meet Brendan Wood! A West Virginia University College of Law alum, Brendan will use his Fellowship at Legal Aid of West Virginia to advocate for West Virginians battling and/or recovering from opioid addictions. For more about Brendan and the rest of this inspiring class, join us on Twitter this Tuesday at 10 a.m. EDT! www.twitter.com/EJW_org
2017 Fellow Alexis Piazza
Rhakiah had been separated from her family, moved into foster care, and eventually experienced homelessness as a teenager. Alexis Piazza, a teacher turned Equal Justice Works Fellow, helped her create a future she didn't know was possible.
Work hard, play hard! Equal Justice Works staff members were out of the office enjoying a beautiful spring day in Washington, D.C. at Nationals Park. Go Nats! ⚾️
2015 Fellow Tsion Gurmu
Driven by her own experience as an asylee, Tsion Gurmu used her Fellowship to protect LGBTQ+ asylum seekers like Rohan from persecution.
2015 Fellow Tsion Gurmu
Tsion Gurmu is intimately aware of what it means to be persecuted in one’s home country—the daughter of an Ethiopian activist, she and her family was forced to flee, claiming political asylum in the U.S. An Equal Justice Works Fellow alumna, legal director at Black Alliance for Just Immigration, and founder of African Services Committee’s Queer Black immigrant project, Tsion has dedicated her career to serving LGBTQ+ immigrants fleeing persecution.
She was recently named Alumna of the Year by OUTLaw, NYU School of Law's LGBTQ+ organization. bit.ly/2TGYtje
Happy Valentine's Day from Equal Justice Works!
To our friends near and far: you have a special place in our hearts because you help us mobilize passionate public service leaders to fulfill our nation's promise of equal justice for all. Happy Valentine's Day love Equal Justice Works!
2017 Fellow Alexis Piazza
“I became a teacher because I wanted to help kids. I became a lawyer for the same reason.”
At ACLU of Southern California, Alexis Piazza helps homeless youth and children advocate for their educational rights so that they can learn, succeed academically, and reach their full potential. #FellowFriday
David Kim - RSLC Student Fellow
Let’s be honest: as a law student, your passion for justice is inspiring, but it doesn’t always pay the bills. We want to help! Apply to Rural Summer Legal Corps—after 300 hours of service this summer, you’ll be eligible for a $5,000 stipend. rurallegalcorps.org/fellows
Build Your Legal Skills Outside of the Classroom
“If you just graduate from law school and go straight to corporate law…you miss out on getting the public service experience, which I think could make you a better-rounded lawyer,” says 2018 Rural Summer Legal Corps Student Fellow Caitlyn McDaniel, on why law students should spend a summer serving communities in need.
Explore your passion for public service, while gaining valuable hands-on legal experience through our Rural Summer Legal Corps. Apply today! rurallegalcorps.org
Happy Holidays from Equal Justice Works
Season’s greetings, from our Equal Justice Works family to yours! We send our warmest wishes for the holidays and coming new year.
Conference & Career Fair - Hire Everyone
In case you missed it, the deadline to apply for interviews at our 2018 Conference and Career Fair was extended to accommodate those affected by Hurricane Florence. Today’s the final day to lock down an interview with your preferred employers, so don’t wait—apply by 11:59 p.m. EDT. http://bit.ly/CCFstudent
Start your public interest career by attending our Conference and Career Fair
The largest national public interest legal career fair just got bigger! With over 200 employers, you don’t want to miss the Equal Justice Works Conference & Career Fair on October 26–27.
The deadline to apply for pre-scheduled interviews has been pushed to 11:59 p.m. EDT on September 21, so there’s still time to apply. Don’t wait! http://bit.ly/CCFstudents
Lasting Impact
Cynthia Cornelius couldn’t ignore the injustices faced by formerly incarcerated members of her community. At age 54 she went to law school. Following an Equal Justice Works Fellowship, she’s now the Assistant Director of Legal Programs at Cabrini Green Legal Aid.
Ready to serve your community? There’s still time to apply for a 2019 Fellowship before the September 21st deadline! Follow your passion—be the solution. Bit.ly/Apply4Fellowships
Our Fellows
Equal Justice Works Fellowships aren’t just for brand new graduates! Whether you’re making the shift from the private sector, switching careers entirely, or transitioning from a temporary position, we want to support your new career in public interest law. Get in touch with [email protected] for more information about eligibility, and get started now—applications for the 2019 Fellowship class close September 21! Bit.ly/Apply4Fellowships
Hear it from the Employers - Conference and Career Fair
"There's no other place in the country where you can come to one location and see all the different types of public interest jobs that are available."
With 170 employers committed and counting, our Conference and Career Fair law student registration is now open! http://bit.ly/CCFstudents
Antoinette Balta - Equal Justice Works Fellow
Equal Justice Works Fellows change lives. To create a legal project that benefits the people in your community, learn more here: bit.ly/2018ApplicantGuide
AmeriCorps Members Get Things Done!
Happy AmeriCorps Week to all our members out there working hard for veterans, elders, affordable housing, and job security! We love our AmeriCorps Fellows, students, Community Organizers, and Community Advocates because, well...they #GetThingsDone!
Are you looking for a great summer opportunity?
Law Students: There's still time to break out of your comfort zone and serve communities in need. Take this weekend to put the finishing touches on your Rural Summer Legal Corps application. Applications close Sunday at 11:59 pm PST.
Rural Summer Legal Corps
Rural Summer Legal Corps is back and recruiting law students! This summer, build your legal skills, explore your public interest passion, and serve rural communities—all while working toward a $5,000 stipend! rurallegalcorps.org
Happy Holidays from Equal Justice Works
Seasons greetings, from our Equal Justice Works family to yours! We wish you all a safe, happy, and relaxing holiday season.
Fellowship Application
Issue area? Check. Host organization? Check. Now it’s time to proofread.
The deadline to apply for a 2018 Fellowship is Wednesday, September 27, which means this is your *last weekend* to put the finishing touches on your proposal. Good luck, applicants! http://bit.ly/2017Fellowships
2017 Conference & Career Fair
There’s just a few days left to make the most of your Conference and Career Fair experience—apply by midnight this Wednesday, September 13 for interviews with 165+ public interest employers, all in one place! http://bit.ly/2017CCF
Conference and Career Fair
Law students, it’s your time to shine: this year’s Conference & Career Fair brings together 153 public interest employers from across the country, offering 1,300+ openings for 176 unique positions. Register now for interviews! http://bit.ly/2017CCF