ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A MEANINGFUL AND ENGAGING FELLOWSHIP?
Legal Aid of North Carolina invites aspiring legal advocates to join us in addressing our state’s most pressing legal challenges. Since our inception, we have been a pillar of justice, steadfast in defending the rights of North Carolinians in courts and communities. From safeguarding housing rights to supporting survivors of domestic violence and beyond, we tackle intricate issues to ensure every individual’s rights are upheld under the law.
WHAT FELLOWSHIPS ARE AN OPTION?
Legal Aid of North Carolina has partnered with applicants successfully on project-based fellowship applications including the Skadden Fellowship and the Equal Justice Works Design-Your-Own Fellowship. We are also open to interest in applying to other project-based fellowships, such as Justice Catalyst or internal law-school specific fellowships. Our internal committee will decide which fellowships we are willing to pursue with a given applicant based on your application proposal and our internal funding resources.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM A FELLOWSHIP AT LEGAL AID OF NORTH CAROLINA:
Exposure: Dive into critical legal issues alongside dedicated advocates who champion justice daily.
Experience: Contribute substantively to our work while gaining invaluable skills and professional development across various legal disciplines.
Mentorship: Learn from experienced LANC attorneys and staff dedicated to nurturing your growth through hands-on training and mentorship.
WHO MIGHT BE A GOOD FIT FOR A FELLOWSHIP WITH LEGAL AID OF NORTH CAROLINA:
If you are passionate about social justice, eager to learn, and driven to make a difference, a fellowship at LANC could be your ideal opportunity. We seek individuals who demonstrate professionalism, empathy, and a strong commitment to serving diverse communities across North Carolina. Join us in advancing justice and defending the rights of those who need it most.
WHAT’S THE DEADLINE TO APPLY?
To ensure our ability to put together a quality application, the form below must be submitted no later than six calendar weeks before the earliest submission deadline for any fellowships you would like to apply to. For example, if the external submission deadline was September 6, 2024, you would need to submit this form by July 26, 2024. This will give our internal committee time to respond to you and, assuming we decide to move forward with your application, enough time for you to work together with the relevant team to develop your application. However, we encourage you to submit this form as soon as you have a sense of your interest in working with us and a proposal developed!
INTERESTED? FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW.