2026-2028 Fellowship Sponsorship

Fellowship Sponsorship 2026 - 2028

Deadline for applications: July 21, 2025
The Legal Aid Society of Greater Cincinnati and its affiliate Legal Aid Society of Southwest Ohio, LLC (“Legal Aid Society”), seek to sponsor candidates to work in our Cincinnati or Hamilton, Ohio office for upcoming fellowships including but not limited to: the Ohio Access to Justice Foundation Justice for All Fellowship for 2026-2028 and Equal Justice Works two-year fellowship. Legal Aid is a non-profit law firm dedicated to reducing poverty and ensuring family stability through effective legal assistance. Legal Aid provides legal services in Brown, Butler, Clermont, Clinton, Hamilton, Highland, and Warren Counties in Southwest Ohio.
Legal Aid’s clients and their communities face many challenges. In addition to other proposals, we are open to fellowship proposals focused on the needs of clients in Butler County and our five rural counties. Candidates for Fellowships are encouraged to bring forward proposals for work in an area of interest, such as advocacy for survivors of domestic violence, issues related to employment or education opportunities, or housing and community development. Legal Aid has worked successfully with public interest fellows over the years and has recently hosted several public interest fellows including Equal Justice Works and the Ohio Access to Justice Foundation’s Justice for All Fellows. In addition, we are interested in Fellowship opportunities funded by law schools, law firms, and foundations. If you want to make a difference in our community through dedicated service to our most vulnerable neighbors, we want to hear from you.
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Our intention is for Fellows to remain at Legal Aid in a staff capacity after the Fellowship period expires.
Successful candidates will demonstrate:
• A sincere interest in public interest law;
• Experience advocating for the interests of low-income clients;
• A strong academic record;
• Excellent organization, writing, and communication skills;
• The ability to handle a demanding workload;
• Reliable transportation to serve clients in a seven county service area;
• Eligibility to take the July, 2026 Bar Exam, licensed to practice law in Ohio; or licensed in another state.
We are currently evaluating candidates and will continue to accept applications until July 21, 2025. The salary for 2026 law graduates will be $75,748 or as provided by the Fellowship program. The Legal Aid Society offers an excellent benefit package, including health insurance, pension, and generous PTO. Loan repayment assistance may also be available.

Applicants should submit all items listed below via Legal Aid’s ADP platform: http://bitly.info/job

• A cover letter explaining the reasons for your interest in a Fellowship and up to three potential focus areas,
• Your resume,
• Law school transcript,
• A writing sample, and
• Contact information for three professional references.

Interviews will be arranged by Legal Aid Society. Please do not call.

The Legal Aid Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. Legal Aid offers reasonable accommodations in the hiring and employment process. If you need assistance, you may request an accommodation.