ISLA seeks third year law students, recent law school graduates, or judicial clerks to sponsor for an Equal Justice Works (EJW) post-graduate fellowship beginning in September 2026 and concluding in September 2028.
The fellowship candidate will work closely with ISLA staff to design a project related to habeas petitions for immigrants detained in Louisiana.
The fellowship, if awarded, will begin in the fall of 2026 and is anticipated to last two years. The fellow will work closely with experienced attorneys.
Benefits:
Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Hybrid Work environment
Equal Justice Works offers a Loan Repayment Assistance Program to Fellows, up to $5,000 per year based on program qualification
Rising third-year law student, judicial law clerk, and/or recent law school graduate
Demonstrated commitment to immigrant rights work
Willing and able to commit time to write – and meet interim and final deadlines for– the Equal Justice Works Fellowship application, with guidance and supervision from ISLA staff
Ability to pass the Louisiana Bar Exam within one year of employment
Good oral and written communication skills
Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with the ISLA team
Based in or willing to move to New Orleans, Louisiana
Spoken and written fluency in Spanish preferred
Please submit the following materials to [email protected] with the subject line “EJW fellowship” by August 20, 2025:
Resume and cover letter (include your interest in immigrant rights work and relevant experience)
Brief legal writing sample (2-4 pages)
PDF of your law school transcript(s) (unofficial is fine)
Learn more about the fellowship and check your eligibility here: https://www.equaljusticeworks.org/opportunities/design-your-own-fellowship/
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