This fellowship funds up to three Columbia Law School J.D. graduates for two years, placing each with one of a select group of impact litigation organizations focused on promoting justice. Fellows will have the unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge impact litigation for prominent organizations and to participate in effecting social change through legal advocacy. The organizations participating in the 2026-2028 term are the Center for Reproductive Rights, the Natural Resources Defense Council, and the New York Civil Liberties Union. Applications for the 2026 fellowship are due on October 15, 2025. Open solely to the Columbia Law School J.D. Class of 2026.
2026 Columbia Justice Fellowship Application
The fellowship is adminstered by the Office of Public Interest/Public Service Law and Careers (the PI/PS Office).