Website Greater Boston Legal Services
Greater Boston Legal Services, Inc. (GBLS) is pleased to sponsor a limited number of applicants for two nationally recognized public interest fellowship programs: Equal Justice Works and the Skadden Fellowship Program. Both programs require candidates to develop a proposed project in collaboration with a sponsoring legal organization. Please note that final fellowship selections are made by the national programs, not by GBLS. To maximize their chances of success, interested applicants are strongly encouraged to contact GBLS as early as possible, as time is needed to develop a project proposal that meets the interests and goals of both the applicant and GBLS. Preference will be given to early applicants.
About GBLS
Greater Boston Legal Services is the oldest and largest civil legal services program in New England. Throughout its history, GBLS has remained committed to providing aggressive, high-quality civil legal representation to as many low-income individuals and families as possible.
Our clients include:
Women and children seeking protection from domestic violence
Families and elderly individuals facing eviction
People experiencing homelessness who have been denied shelter
Single parents wrongfully denied public benefits, such as welfare, SNAP, or health coverage
We also support community-based client groups such as the Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless, the Massachusetts Senior Action Council, and tenants of the Boston Housing Authority.
Office and Units
GBLS’ main office, located at 197 Friend Street in downtown Boston, houses our administrative staff and the following specialized legal units:
Family Law
Elder, Health & Disability
Medicare Advocacy Project
Housing
Immigration Law
Harvard Immigration Clinic
Employment Law
CORI & Re-Entry Project
Welfare Law
Asian Outreach Center
Consumer Rights
Our Cambridge office consists of advocate teams that focus on:
Family Law
Housing
Elder Law
Income Supports
Mental Health & Disability Rights
EQUAL JUSTICE WORKS FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
Program Goals
The Equal Justice Works Fellowship Program aims to:
Serve underrepresented and underserved communities
Create new and innovative public interest law positions
Select a diverse group of highly qualified fellows
Develop the next generation of leaders in public interest law
Terms of the Fellowship
Duration: Two full years
Compensation: Full salary provided
Benefits: Loan repayment assistance and access to national training opportunities
Fringe Benefits: Paid by GBLS
Eligibility Requirements
Must receive a J.D. or LL.M. from an Equal Justice Works member law school before September 2026
Experienced attorneys committed to public interest law are encouraged to apply
Application Procedure
Applicants must:
Submit an online application via the Equal Justice Works website (hard copies or emails will not be accepted)
Develop a proposed project in partnership with GBLS that serves underrepresented communities
🔗 Apply online at: www.equaljusticeworks.org
Application & Selection Timetable
Application opens
May 20, 2025
GBLS internal deadline
August 1, 2025
EJW application deadline
September 18, 2025
Fellow alumni review and scoring of applications
October 2025
Interviews for selected candidates
November 2025 – April 2026
Candidates selected on a rolling basis
November 2025 – April 2026
Fellowship start date
September 2026
How to Express Interest
Interested individuals should email a cover letter and resume to the GBLS Human Resources Team at: jobs@gbls.org
Subject line: Fellowship Opportunities
In your cover letter, please:
Describe a proposed project idea
Indicate your preferred unit of interest within GBLS
For more details about the Equal Justice Works Fellowship Program, please visit: www.equaljusticeworks.org
SKADDEN FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
Program Goals
The Skadden Fellowship Program is designed to:
Support 2026 law school graduates and outgoing judicial law clerks
Fund projects that provide civil legal services to underserved individuals, including:
People experiencing homelessness
The elderly
Individuals with disabilities
Those deprived of civil or human rights
Terms of the Fellowship
Duration: Two full years
Compensation: Full salary provided
Fringe Benefits: Paid by GBLS
Eligibility Requirements
Open to 2026 law school graduates and outgoing judicial law clerks
Applicants must not receive any other fellowship or prize funding during the fellowship period
Selection is based on:
The worthiness of the project goals
The applicant’s competency, character, and commitment to public interest law
Application Procedure
Applicants must submit the following in collaboration with GBLS:
The Skadden Fellowship application
A proposed project
All additional required information
Email applications directly to: skadden.foundation@skadden.com
🔗 Click here to access the Skadden Fellowship Application
Application & Selection Timetable
GBLS internal deadline
August 1, 2025
Skadden Fellowship application deadline
September 19, 2025
Interview selections
Late September – Mid October
Finalist notifications
October 2025
Fellowship recipients announced
November 2025
Fellowship begins
September 2026
How to Express Interest
Interested individuals should email a cover letter and resume to the GBLS Human Resources Team at: jobs@gbls.org
Subject line: Fellowship Opportunities
In your cover letter, please:
Describe a proposed project
Indicate your preferred unit of interest at GBLS
For more information on the Skadden Fellowship Program, please go to https://www.skaddenfellowships.org/applicant.
At GBLS, we recognize our strength comes from the unique contributions of each team member. We invite candidates from all walks of life and backgrounds to apply.
To apply for this job email your details to yortiz@gbls.org
