1L students are eligible to apply for the Equal Justice Works AmeriCorps JD program. Students secure their own placements at nonprofit organizations or government agencies, then fill out a brief application, serve at least 300 hours and submit a short report on their activities. In return, they receive an education award of $1,222 that can be applied to tuition or student loans.
The priority deadline for submitting applications is Friday, April 15, 2016. Note: AmeriCorps JD Fellows may receive outside funding up to $4,300 and still be eligible for the education award; thus, 1Ls who receive the fellowship may receive $4300 in PILC summer funding.
Interested students can fill out the brief application here.