The Ohio Access to Justice Foundation funds two-year fellowships for attorneys seeking to make a difference in Ohio’s civil justice system by addressing urgent legal problems facing Ohioans. Justice for All (JFA) Fellows partner with host organizations to design innovative projects that explore new ways to help low-income Ohioans with civil legal challenges.
The application period for the Foundation’s 2027 JFA Fellowship is now open, and rising third-year law students or recent law school graduates with a commitment to public interest law are encouraged to apply.
“This fellowship is a tremendous opportunity for a new attorney to craft a project that will use their legal skills to advance justice in new and creative ways,” said Camille Gill, the Foundation’s programs and grants counsel.
Prospective fellows are required to work with a 501(c)(3) host organization in Ohio with a civil legal services program that provides direct client representation to low-income Ohioans to craft their project.
The Foundation will host three informational sessions during which applicants can learn more about what to include in a successful application. The sessions will be held virtually on April 15, June 26, and Aug. 3 from 12-1 p.m. Applications are due Aug. 31.
The Justice for All Fellowship application for the 2027 class is open until Aug. 31. Interested applicants should contact Camille Gill to register for an informational session.