Equal Justice Works

10/13/2026

Another successful Career Fair for the books📚! We held over 2,900 interviews between law students and public interest organizations nationwide last week.

This incredible turnout shows today's law students share our passion for public interest law and a commitment to closing the access to justice gap.

Thank you to everyone who made this year's Career Fair a success!

We are already looking forward to next year!

10/08/2026

🍁 🍂 It’s one of our favorite times of the year at Equal Justice Works! Our annual Career Fair kicks off today, bringing together aspiring public interest lawyers and employers from across the country.

Over the next two days, attendees will take part in pre-scheduled interviews and explore opportunities to launch and grow their careers in public interest law. Good luck to everyone interviewing this week!☘️

09/30/2026

September is National Recovery Month. A time to recognize the strength of those in recovery and recommit to the systems and support that make healing possible. 💙

The opioid crisis remains one of the most urgent public health emergencies facing our country, and too often, the legal barriers people face make the road to recovery even harder. That's where our Fellows come in.

2024 Fellow Lauren Williams at Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio - LASCO provides direct representation helping individuals with Opioid Use Disorder advocate for their right to stable housing, financial and medical benefits they are entitled to, and help families stay safe and together.

Read more about the Opioid Crisis Response Program, Fast Company’s 2026 World Changing Ideas Award winner: https://www.equaljusticeworks.org/news/equal-justice-works-and-the-foundation-for-opioid-response-efforts-recognized-by-fast-company-for-innovative-legal-response-to-the-opioid-crisis/

[Sponsored by Foundation for Opioid Response Efforts]

09/30/2026

Congratulations to 2026 Fellow Katy C. on receiving the Hispanic National Bar Association - LGBT Division Legacy Scholarship! 🎉

This award recognizes a law student who has demonstrated academic excellence and a commitment to advancing LGBTQ+ rights, inclusion, and equity particularly with the goal to support the development and advancement of Hispanic students, legal professionals, and community members.

As she begins her Fellowship at Northwest Immigrant Rights Project, Katy is already hitting the ground running. She’s providing rapid-response legal advocacy in immigration detention through legal consultations, Know Your Rights presentations, and direct representation. In just her first three weeks, she has already served five individuals.

We are so proud of you, Katy! ⚖️

09/29/2026

We are thrilled to announce our 40x40 Alumni Changemakers! 🎉⚖️

As part of our 40th anniversary, we are honoring 40 outstanding Alumni whose careers prove that one commitment to public service can create lasting and transformative change.

These changemakers have spent their careers moving justice forward, and we can’t wait to celebrate each of them. Throughout our anniversary year, we’ll be spotlighting their incredible stories — so stay tuned! ✨

For now, join us in congratulating our 40x40 Alumni Changemakers on their remarkable careers of service and impact. 👏👏👏

Meet all 40 honorees: https://www.equaljusticeworks.org/40x40-alumni-changemakers-true/

09/17/2026

🎉A huge welcome to our five new Alumni Advisory Council (AAC) members!

⭐️ Adrieanna Hutson, 2022 Fellow
⭐️ Amelia Huckins, 2018 Fellow
⭐️ Anne Piervil, 2020 Fellow
⭐️ Cristian Sánchez, 2017 Fellow
⭐️ Tsion Gurmu, 2015 Fellow

These new members will join our advisory group of 20 Alumni to help our organization build lifelong relationships with current Fellows and Alumni through programming, communication, and volunteerism.

Read more about our new members: https://www.equaljusticeworks.org/news/equal-justice-works-welcomes-new-members-to-the-2026-alumni-advisory-council/

09/15/2026

⏳ The time to register as an Alumni reviewer is running out! Register before 11:59 PM on September 16!

As a reviewer, you play a pivotal role in selecting the Class of 2027 Design-Your-Own Fellows — leaders who will drive innovation in access to justice starting Fall of 2027.

What can you expect as an Alumni Reviewer?

📝 Registration: Choose to review 5 or 10 applications, plus your preferred issue area(s)
📝 Training: Clear written guidance + recorded training provided; reviews happen via Submittable
📝 Time Commitment: 4-8 hours total (~20 min setup, ~45 min per application)
📝 Review Period: Sept. 25 - Oct. 16

Ready to join as a reviewer?

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09/14/2026

⏳The clocks running out on submitting your Design-Your-Own Fellowship applications!

Needs some last minute support on your application? Join our team for one or both opportunities to get final guidance before you click “Submit.”

💻 Last Minute Insider Tips for Crafting a Competitive Fellowship Proposal
🗓️ September 15th at 11AM ET
🔗 REGISTER: https://www.equaljusticeworks.org/events/last-minute-insider-tips-for-crafting-a-competitive-fellowship-proposal-4/

💻 Office Hours Round Five
🗓️ September 16th at 2PM ET
🔗 REGISTER: https://www.equaljusticeworks.org/events/2027-design-your-own-fellowships-application-office-hours-round-five/

*Applications are due September 17th!

09/10/2026

By sponsoring Equal Justice Works Fellows, you are committing to moving justice forward, and Pfizer has shown their dedication for more than two decades with their investment in Equal Justice Works Fellowships.

This year, Pfizer reached a milestone by sponsoring their 40th Fellow! We are grateful for their continuing support and thrilled to recognize them at this year’s Scales of Justice, where Doug Lankler will accept Pfizer’s Cornerstone Award.

09/09/2026

🎉 As Equal Justice Works gears up for our 40th anniversary year, we're reflecting our impact and growth -- and the Fellows, Alumni, supporters, and partners who made it happen.

💬 We'd love to hear from you: Why is Equal Justice Works meaningful to you? Do you have a favorite Equal Justice Works memory?

Share your reflection here: https://airtable.com/appjpbHsEdnETo275/pag4THZxduDmT8ZVu/form