Is JusticeCorps an internship?

Our minimum-time student members commit to serving 300 hours during an academic year in self-help centers. In return, they receive approximately 40 hours of training as well as an education award when they complete the program.

What is bay area JusticeCorps?

JusticeCorps members will be trained to provide legal information to self–represented litigants to assist them with resolving important legal matters. JusticeCorps members assist litigants by helping them prepare court paperwork, by making referrals, or through assistance at legal information workshops.

What is justicecorps?

JusticeCorps is a program of the California Courts, administered by CaliforniaVolunteers and sponsored by AmeriCorps, a federal agency that improves lives, strengthens communities, and fosters civic engagement through service and volunteering. JusticeCorps is proud to be one of nearly 300 national service programs operating in California.

How do I contact the justicecorps program?

For information on the JusticeCorps Graduate Fellowship, please contact Jennifer Kalish , Program Director, 213-633-0692. For information on the JusticeCorps College Student or Summer Member positions, please contact Alexa Ocio, Program Coordinator, 213-633-0685.

What is Dream Corps Justice?

All of Dream Corps JUSTICE’s campaigns are led by people who have been impacted by the justice system and lived through the issues we are working to address. The people most harmed by our current system are uniquely qualified to create and champion the solutions that will begin to transform it.

What is a justicecorps graduate fellow?

JusticeCorps Graduate Fellows commit to serve 1,700 hours over one year, and receive a $28,000 Living Allowance and healthcare benefits. Fellows provide direct service to litigants and act as team leads and mentors for the Student Members with whom they serve. JusticeCorps Fellows must be college graduates.