Rural Summer Legal Corps Summer Fellow

Apply to be a 2025 Rural Summer Legal Corps Summer Fellow for Iowa Legal Aid!

Iowa Legal Aid and Equal Justice Works are accepting applications from current law students for its Rural Summer Legal Corps program. Interested first and second year law students should go to https://www.equaljusticeworks.org/law-students/part-time-summer/rural-summer-legal-corps/ to learn about the program details and apply for the program. Applications are due by February 11, 2025. Also send your resume and a writing sample to Angela Broughton-Romain, Iowa Legal Aid, at abroughtonromain@iowalaw.org. The selected candidate will work with Iowa Legal Aid in one of our ten regional offices serving rural clients for 8-10 weeks over the summer providing legal services to underserved and low-income individuals. Students will receive a $7,000 stipend for their service.

Eligibility

All applicants must:

• Attend an accredited law school.
• Complete their first or second year of law school by the start of their summer placement.
• Be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national or lawful permanent resident (e.g., green card).
• For several placements, possess a valid driver’s license and access to adequate transportation during summer placement.

Funding

Participants will receive a $7,000 stipend for their service. Students have the option to apply for unlimited additional outside funding through their university or other sources.

Program Participant Expectations

• Attend a two-day training seminar in Washington, D.C.
• Complete 300 hours of service within an 8-10 week period
• Complete all required program reporting and documentation.

Application Deadlines

February 11, 2025 - Application Closes at 11:59 p.m. EST

Mid-February - Interviews with Iowa Legal Aid on rolling basis March 2025

March 20, 2025 - Students Notified of Acceptance