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Become a Community Justice Advocate

Join the movement to expand access to community-based legal help.

01

Apply to one of our programs

We train new Community Justice Advocates each Fall and Spring. Open applications are below.

02

Meet with our team

Confirm your eligibility, get answers to your questions, and meet our team.

03

Complete your training course

Each training was developed by subject-area experts with nonlawyer learners in mind.

04

Deliver critical legal help

Expand your problem-solving toolbox to provide more comprehensive services to clients at your organization.

Housing Stability

Accepting Applications for the Fall 2026 Cohort

Key Dates:
July 24: Applications Due
August 7: Paperwork Due
August 17: Program Term Begins

Medical
Debt

Accepting Applications for the Fall 2026 Cohort

Key Dates:
July 24: Applications Due
August 7: Paperwork Due
August 17: Program Term Begins

Protective Orders

Accepting Applications for the Fall 2026 Cohort

Priority for the Fall 2026 cohort will be given to organizations without current DV CJAs. Enrollment will be limited to one individual per organization.

Key Dates:
July 24: Applications Due
August 7: Paperwork Due
Date TBD: Program Term Begins