[Berkeley, CA] — The John Paul Stevens Foundation (“Stevens Foundation”) today announced its 2026 class of Justice John Paul Stevens Public Interest Fellows, a record cohort of 158 law students poised to address the nation’s most pressing civil legal challenges. Amid a national "justice gap," where nearly 90% of low-income Americans face civil legal problems [...]

The John Paul Stevens Foundation is pleased to celebrate a meaningful milestone in our partnership with Santa Clara University School of Law: the naming of the inaugural recipient of the Manaster-Stevens Public Interest Fellowship. Santa Clara Law has announced that Trinity Chung has been selected as the first Manaster-Stevens Fellow, marking the launch of this important new […]

Berkeley, CA, April 20, 2026 For nearly three decades, the John Paul Stevens Foundation has invested in the next generation of public interest lawyers—expanding access to justice by supporting law students committed to serving their communities. Today, the Foundation released its latest Impact Report, highlighting a year of continued growth, national reach, and deepened impact. […]

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Berkeley, CA, March 5, 2026 The John Paul Stevens Foundation shared the news of an expansion of the John Paul Stevens Fellowship Program today with the creation of the Manaster-Stevens Public Interest Fellowship at Santa Clara University School of Law. The new $10,000 annual fellowship will support Santa Clara Law students dedicated to public interest […]

Berkeley, CA, November 6, 2025 The John Paul Stevens Foundation announced today that Sara L. Woods, Esq. will serve as the Foundation’s new Executive Director.  Woods, an experienced CEO and veteran public interest lawyer, will lead the Foundation as it embarks on its next phase of growth and impact.  Interim Executive Director Jenny Chung Mejia […]