JusticeCorps

JusticeCorps members assist self-represented litigants by serving in court-based self-help centers in the Bay Area, Los Angeles and San Diego educating litigants on their legal options, mapping out next steps, and helping them tell their story. By providing neutral assistance—not legal advice—JusticeCorps members empower litigants to understand their options, to have their voices heard, and to confidently move forward with their legal matter.
After the priority deadlines listed below, applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until all positions are filled.
Member Position Priority Application Deadline Term of Service
JusticeCorps Graduate Fellow (1,700 hour)
(32 Los Angeles Slots; 8 Bay Area Slots; 3 San Diego Slots)
 
February 12, 2023 August 16, 2023 -August 15, 2024
Los Angeles JusticeCorps Student Member (300 hours completed over an academic year)

CSUs and USC: February 26, 2023
After February 26, applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until all positions are filled

UCLA: April 2, 2023
After April 2, applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until all positions are filled

September 9, 2023 - June 30, 2024 (hours must be completed by August 15, 2024)
 
Los Angeles JusticeCorps Summer Member (300 hours completed in 10 weeks) February 19, 2023
After February 19, applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until all positions are filled.
June 3, 2023 - August 15, 2023
 
Bay Area
JusticeCorps Student-Member (300 hours completed over an academic year)
February 19, 2023
After February 19, applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until all positions are filled
September 9, 2023 - May 31, 2024 (hours must be completed by August 15, 2024)
San Diego
JusticeCorps Student Member (300 hours completed over an academic year)
March 12, 2023
After March 12, applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until all positions are filled
Mid-September, 2023 - June 30, 2024 (hours must be completed by August 15, 2024)

 

Student Members

Minimum-Time (300-hr) academic-year members are enrolled college students who attend JusticeCorps partner campuses in the Los AngelesBay Area, and San Diego regions. Student members can come from any major or course of study and usually serve one shift per week at their service site. Los Angeles JusticeCorps also runs a summer program, during which 300-hour members serve full-time over a 10-week period. Los Angeles Summer Members are not required to attend a partner campus. At this time, JusticeCorps does not offer a living allowance for 300-hour Student Members. See the Student Member Position Description.

Full-Time Members

JusticeCorps Graduate Fellows commit to serve 1,700 hours over one year, and receive a $33,000 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. Any post-grad can apply—Fellows do not have to be affiliated with JusticeCorps partner campuses. Unlike Student Members, Fellows serve full-time 5 days a week. See the Graduate Fellow Position Description

JusticeCorps Graduate Fellow Benefits

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JusticeCorps Graduate Fellows will receive the following benefits during their service term:

  • $33,000 Living Allowance (before taxes) spread evenly over 12 months
  • $10,000 combined Segal Education Award and California For All Education Award (upon completion of service)
  • SNAP (Food Stamps) – for those eligible
  • Health Insurance
  • AmeriCorps Member Assistance Program (MAP)—wellness benefits including mental health support and life coaching
  • Forbearance on existing qualifying student loans and payment of interest accrued during service 
  • Child care assistance to qualifying Fellows, paid to an eligible provider of your choice

Bay Area Region


Bay Area JusticeCorps members serve in self-help centers in Alameda, Contra Costa, San Francisco, and San Mateo counties. Student members are recruited from local Bay Area Colleges and Universities.

Los Angeles Region


Los Angeles JusticeCorps members serve in self-help centers throughout the county, including Downtown Los Angeles, Van Nuys, Santa Monica, Compton, and Long Beach. Student members are recruited from local Los Angeles colleges and universities.

San Diego Region


San Diego JusticeCorps members serve in self-help centers in North and South county San Diego, including Downtown San Diego and Vista. Student members are recruited from local San Diego colleges and universities.

Service Sponsors

JusticeCorps alum checking poster 
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. JusticeCorps serves more than 50% of California's residents, striving toward the Judicial Branch's goal of access to justice for all.

 

 

 

Contact JusticeCorps

Los Angeles JusticeCorps: Jennifer Kalish, Program Director
213-633-0692

Bay Area JusticeCorps: Dan Siskind, Program Director
510-891-6406

San Diego JusticeCorps: Amoreena Urbeck
619-844-2329

Statewide Program Administration: Nicole Claro-Quinn
415-865-4504

Judicial Council of California
455 Golden Gate Avenue
San Francisco, California
94102-3688