Rural Summer Legal Corps (RSLC) Grant

Rural Summer Legal Corps (RSLC) Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Equal Justice Works
Amount: US $7,000
Last Updated: January 21, 2026

Summary

The Rural Summer Legal Corps (RSLC) addresses the legal service gap in rural U.S. communities by placing law students in civil legal aid organizations. This initiative, in partnership with Equal Justice Works and the Legal Services Corporation, allows 50 Student Fellows to engage in impactful projects, such as disaster response and housing issues, while gaining practical experience over eight to ten weeks. Participants receive a stipend of $7,000, enhancing their skills and supporting underserved populations.

Overview

Rural Summer Legal Corps Rural communities in the U.S. and its territories face a shortage of lawyers, with a large population of the country being forced to travel hundreds of miles to find legal assistance. Participate in Rural Summer Legal Corps (RSLC) and help address the access-to justice-crisis for people living in rural areas. Each summer, Equal Justice Works partners with the Legal Services Corporation (LSC) to support dedicated law students who want to serve rural communities, as part of the Rural Summer Legal Corps. This year, 50 Student Fellows will spend eight to ten weeks at LSC-funded civil legal aid organizations developing valuable skills and gaining hands-on experience. Student Fellows tackle a number of results-driven community projects including responding to disaster-related legal issues; addressing affordable housing and evictions; and providing legal aid to victims of domestic violence. Fellowship Overview & Benefits Gain hands-on experience addressing the unique needs of rural communities Eight to ten-week summer engagement (300 hours of service) Participants receive a $7,000 stipend for their service Students have the option to apply for unlimited outside funding through their university or other sources Provide direct legal services and conduct client and witness interviews Engage in community outreach and education including fact sheet distribution, strategic partnership development, and presentations Build capacity at one's host organization through resource development and training sessions

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