2027-2029 Fellowship Applications

LAWO • Toledo, OH

12d

About The Position

Legal Aid of Western Ohio, Inc. (“LAWO”) is eager to host 3L or recent law graduate candidates for fellowships for 2024-2026. Candidates for fellowships are encouraged to develop and bring forward proposals for work in an area of poverty law in one of the following areas (development of a full proposal will be in collaboration with LAWO attorneys): Economic Justice, Housing Stability, Senior Project, Stability and Independence for Survivors, Veterans Project. Proposals should focus on legal advocacy on behalf of disenfranchised individuals, groups, or issues not adequately represented in our legal system. Applications should describe how the project proposes to meet the unmet needs of underserved populations or remove barriers to opportunity. LAWO encourages applicants to apply as early as possible – fellowship programs are competitive, and we want ample time to work with successful applicants to develop a compelling project to submit to the funder. LAWO will work closely with successful applicants to develop their project and navigate the fellowship process. If selected, candidates should be prepared to move quickly to develop their project proposal for submission to the outside fellowship sponsor on or before September 17, 2026. Final selection of fellows is contingent on the sponsor’s selection of a candidate’s proposal.

Requirements

• 3L or recent law graduate candidates.
• Demonstrated interest in public interest law.
• Strong academic records.
• Excellent organization and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to handle a demanding workload.
• Eligible to take the Ohio Bar Exam in July of 2027.
• Recently admitted to practice law in Ohio, or recently licensed in another state and eligible for temporary admission before taking the Ohio Bar Exam.

Nice To Haves

• Applicants should submit a cover letter describing their area of interest and project idea, resume, writing sample, most recent (unofficial or official) transcript, and three references as soon as possible and no later than July 24, 2026.
• More fully developed proposals may also be included.

Responsibilities

• Develop and bring forward proposals for work in an area of poverty law.
• Focus on legal advocacy on behalf of disenfranchised individuals, groups, or issues not adequately represented in our legal system.
• Describe how the project proposes to meet the unmet needs of underserved populations or remove barriers to opportunity.
• Develop project proposal for submission to the outside fellowship sponsor.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed