Legal Aid Association of California New Attorney Pipeline

Closing next FAIR Fellowship applications close October 30 in 4 days

Fellowship deadlines

Third Year

Compare project fellowships, entry-level jobs, and funding for bar study.

Skadden closes at the end of August. Equal Justice Works closes in mid-September. Both need a host organization signed on before you apply.

Your Next Steps

  1. Compare your options

    Check current jobs alongside fellowships and school-funded opportunities.

  2. Compare fellowship routes

    Some programs recruit you into an existing role; others need a project and host. Compare both before choosing where to apply.

  3. Plan for bar study

    Explore our Public Interest Bar Fellowship and ask your school about post-graduate funding.

Find 3L matchesPut your next steps in a plan

Start with the application guide for host conversations, sample materials and eligibility questions. Compare pay and funding alongside your plans.