Justice Fellowship

IJC's Justice Fellowship is the first and only fellowship of its kind that identifies promising lawyers who are passionate about immigrants' rights. Two-year Justice Fellowships are awarded to recent law graduates from around the country – individuals with tremendous talent, promise, and a demonstrated commitment to providing immigration legal services. IJC matches Fellow candidates with partnering host organizations based on the applicant's experience and preference, gaps in services within the community, and particularized host organization needs. Fellows are placed at different partnering host organizations across over 30 states, where their experiences are unique. Host organizations' practices span the gamut of immigration law specialties, serving diverse communities, working in a range of geographies, and focusing on niche areas of the law. Throughout the fellowship, Justice Fellows provide a broad range of aid to their clients – from removal defense, to affirmative asylum applications to securing special relief for juveniles and victims of crime, domestic violence or human trafficking. IJC Fellows serve for two years and are provided with a full salary and benefits. The program offers high quality, ongoing training and skills development, with Fellows fostering lifelong professional connections during the program and building skills they will draw on for the remainder of their career as an immigration advocate.