MISSION
Justice Catalyst activates path-breaking approaches to social justice lawyering that have real-world impact and improve the lives of those denied access to justice.
Justice Catalyst takes on social justice issues that fall between the cracks of traditional advocacy models, by connecting advocates with diverse specialties and applying a cross-disciplinary approach to the law.
Fellowship Opportunities
Justice Catalyst administers one-year, potentially renewable, project-based fellowships for graduating law students, or students completing a post-graduation clerkship, to support innovative public interest work at non-profit organizations. Learn more and apply today!
Defrauded Borrowers Sue U.S. Department of Education Contractor for Seizing Funds While They Wait in Limbo for Borrower Defense Relief
Justice Catalyst Law served Maximus Federal Services, Inc. (Maximus) with a class action lawsuit, alleging that the company is engaging in illegal collection activity against thousands of federal student loan borrowers.
Justice Catalyst Law, Towards Justice, and Leonard Carder LLP File Wage Theft Case Against Amway
Alameda County, Calif. (January 10, 2020) – Today Justice Catalyst Law, Towards Justice, and Leonard Carder LLP filed suit against Amway, the largest multi-level-marketing company in the country, for failing to provide workers’ rights to its so-called “independent...
Public Rights Project Releases Guide for Local Prosecutors, Urges Newly Elected DAs to Fight Corporate Abuse
(Cross-posted from Public Rights Project) OAKLAND, CALIF. (Nov. 7, 2019) – Today Public Rights Project released a new guide for district attorneys – those elected this week as well as those in office for many years – outlining how to crack down on corporate crimes...
Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project (ASAP) Seeking 2020 Summer Legal Interns
The Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project (ASAP) is currently accepting applications for the following Summer 2020 legal internships. Legal Assistance for Asylum Seekers ASAP manages 3 unique private online communities connecting over 4,000 asylum seekers in deportation...
Justice Catalyst Fellow Lydia X. Z. Brown Joins Institute Project on Algorithmic Fairness & Disability Rights
[Cross-posted from Georgetown Institute for Tech Law & Policy] We’re proud to announce the hiring of Lydia X. Z. Brown to co-lead the Georgetown Tech Institute’s work on algorithmic fairness and disability rights. Lydia is an internationally recognized disability...
Justice Catalyst Partners with Economic Security Project for Anti-Monopoly Fund
Justice Catalyst is joining the effort to take on corporate influence and rebuild civic power. The Economic Security project today announced the creation and launch of its Anti-Monopoly Fund (AMF). Starting with an initial $10 million commitment from a combination of...