Every year thousands of Los Angeles County low-income, under-served residents are involved in a civil lawsuit but they cannot complete their legal case because they cannot afford to hire an attorney. These community members face many obstacles, including language barriers, lack of understanding of legal terms and the inability to comprehend court proceedings or orders. In many instances this leads to a situation where parents cannot establish appropriate child custody orders; residents are unable to secure safe, affordable housing; and thousands of individuals are forced to stay in domestic violence situations.
JusticeCorps is an AmeriCorps program administered by California Volunteers. Now entering its 22nd year (2026-2027), the award-winning California JusticeCorps program recruits, trains and places over 180 undergraduates and recent graduates in court-based self-help centers which serve as a single point of access for individuals navigating the court system on their own. JusticeCorps members serving in these centers provide legal information, not advice. Under the direct supervision of attorneys and other legal experts, students teach the public how to represent themselves. JusticeCorps interns serve alongside other college students and legal fellows in a fast paced, supportive environment that emphasizes teamwork and camaraderie.
All majors are welcomed! Prospective JusticeCorps participants are not required to be interested in pursuing a legal career. If you want to develop transferable skills and are interested in giving back to your community, serving a population that is in need, or promoting social justice, JusticeCorps will provide you with a unique opportunity to do so!
Commitment
• Complete 300 hours of service
• Participants must be able to serve 7.5 to 8 hours per week
Benefits of Successful Completion of Program
· Up to 60 hours of training by legal experts
• $1,565.08 AmeriCorps Education Award
• Extensive networking and career development opportunities (including letters of recommendation from attorneys and court administration)
• Internship credits and stipend payment (consult your university)
Application Process
To find out more information and apply to JusticeCorps, visit https://www.lacourt.ca.gov/pages/lp/justicecorpsapplyhere. Click on “JusticeCorps Legal Access Intern program” to apply.
Priority Application Deadline: Monday, March 8, 2026 at midnight.
Direct any questions regarding the JusticeCorps program to Sheri Momoh,
Program Coordinator (SMomoh@lacourt.org)
Phone number (213) 633-0671
