and Social Justice
Advancing a Legacy of Justice
The John Paul Stevens Foundation is dedicated to promoting public interest and social justice values in the next generation of American lawyers. Through the Justice John Paul Stevens Public Interest Fellowship Program, the Foundation supports law students who spend the summer working in public interest law internships. The Fellowship Program reflects Justice Stevens’ deep belief that a dynamic and effective justice system depends on a cadre of trained and committed lawyers doing public interest work.
29
Years supporting
Fellows
1,250+
Fellows since
1997
$4.1M
Fellowships awarded since 1997
330+
Public interest
entities served
38
Law schools
participating
As a first-generation college graduate, my Stevens Fellowship placement was vital to helping me define my professional path in law. My Fellowship cemented my commitment to return to my Nuevomexicano community to provide much-needed legal aid and advocacy in what would otherwise be one of America’s many legal deserts.
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“Jonah D. Chadwick Griego
Judicial Law Clerk, New Mexico Supreme Court
2022 Stevens Fellow
Judicial Law Clerk, New Mexico Supreme Court
2022 Stevens Fellow
My time as a Stevens Fellow allowed me to turn my commitment to public interest into a legal career, exploring the landscape of legal services and how I could contribute to making my home community a better place. I realize now how important the Fellowship was to my professional development and shaping the perspective I have today on Access to Justice Initiatives.
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“Domonique Williams
Director, Access to Justice Initiatives and Community Engagement, Boston Bar Association
2014 and 2015 Stevens Fellow
Director, Access to Justice Initiatives and Community Engagement, Boston Bar Association
2014 and 2015 Stevens Fellow
Without the Justice John Paul Stevens Fellowship, I would not have had the support needed to embark upon my public interest career, through which I’ve been able to help thousands of foster children achieve their educational goals.
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“Jesse Hahnel
Crankstart Program Director, Democracy & Environment
2007 Stevens Fellow
Crankstart Program Director, Democracy & Environment
2007 Stevens Fellow
Being a Stevens Fellow allowed me to stay true to my commitment to public interest as a law student, and expand legal access to communities who cannot afford representation.
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“Andrea Reyes Corena
Staff Attorney, Central American Resource Center
2020 Stevens Fellow
Staff Attorney, Central American Resource Center
2020 Stevens Fellow
It would be difficult to overstate how important this opportunity was for my professional development and my personal interests.
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“Asa Solway
Co-Director, UpRights
2007 Stevens Fellow
Co-Director, UpRights
2007 Stevens Fellow
The Fellowship made it possible for me to take the internship that then set me on the pathway of non-profit, mission-driven work I continue to do today. I’ll always be grateful for the opportunity then and to continue to be part of the community now.
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“Maya Efrati
Director of Legislation & Congressional Affairs, Government Accountability Project
2015 Stevens Fellow
Director of Legislation & Congressional Affairs, Government Accountability Project
2015 Stevens Fellow