Justice Catalyst Fellowship

Graduating J.D. or LL.M. students and law graduates up to two years out may apply with a host employer for a one-year project-based fellowship, renewable for a second year. Hosts may be 501(c)(3) nonprofits, plaintiff-side or public interest firms, unions, or tribal, local, state, or federal government agencies.

Justice Catalyst provides $75,000 in salary support to the host organization each fellowship year, with health insurance and fringe benefits paid by the host. Fellows design litigation-focused projects aimed at structural, high-volume change.

Applications follow a two-part process (optional prospectus, then required application). The 2026-2027 cycle closed; the site directs applicants to return in summer 2026 for the next cycle, with interviews in January and February and awards by early March.

Justice Catalyst Partnerships is a 501(c)(3) that funds early-career public interest lawyers pursuing innovative impact litigation.