We are so excited to announce our 2026 Justice Fellows! These 30 exceptional advocates, deeply committed to fairness, dignity, and the rule of law, are answering the call at a time when the need for skilled, fearless immigrant legal representation has never been more urgent.

Today, IJC announced that Sussan Lee, a member of our 2015 Justice Fellow class, will become the organization's next CEO. Sussan will assume the role on January 4, 2027, where she will be the first graduate of the fellowship to lead the organization. justicecorps.org/news/immigr…

Our 2026 Justice Fellows are wrapping up the second month of their fellowships, and we'd like to celebrate by shining a spotlight on our Midwest Fellows! Our 7 Midwest Fellows are working at host orgs across the region to provide services for immigrants in need in the midwest.

We'd like to share a win from 2024 Justice Fellow and 2026 Federal Litigation Fellow Enrique Lopez Ramirez. One of Enrique’s clients was granted relief during an individual hearing earlier this fall. Enrique had been working on the case for two years.

Applications for the 2027 Justice Fellowship close this Sunday 🚨 We are seeking Fellows who are strategic, compassionate, and committed to legal justice for immigrants. Complete your application today: ijc.smapply.io/prog/justice_…

Every day, nonprofits power New York: we respond to crises, support immigrants, and make sure basic needs are met. At IJC, we promote access to justice for immigrants, so the city stays safe and cared for. Without us, the city doesn’t work. Nonprofits are #TheHeartofNY

Applications for the 2027 Class of Justice Fellows close in less than 2 weeks! As a Fellow, you’ll be front and center in the fight to expand access to immigrant justice and challenge a system actively seeking to harm immigrant communities. ijc.smapply.io/prog/justice_…

Last night, we held an Open House welcoming our community to our new office! IJC Fellows, alumni, staff and supporters gathered to celebrate the new space and spend time together

This week, our 2026 Fellows join their host organizations. And they are ready! For the past month, the Fellows have taken part in a crash course on immigration law. They learned about detained removal defense, providing trauma informed services and more. justicecorps.org/news/a-look…

To celebrate National Due Process Day, we'd like to highlight the impact an attorney makes. Those with representation are six times more likely to see a successful outcome. Due process only exists when skilled advocates are in the room.

One month left to apply to be a 2027 Justice Fellow 🚨 Are you passionate about immigrants’ rights? Apply today! Applicants may be 3Ls or currently enrolled in an LLM program, graduating by Spring 2027, or have graduated no earlier than Spring 2025 ijc.smapply.io/prog/justice_…

IJC has trained and mobilized more than 580 Fellows to provide quality counsel. Fellows work on the frontlines of the immigration crisis, advocating for detained immigrants, asylum seekers, and families who would otherwise face the system without an advocate in their corner.

We are pleased to announce our 2026 class of Federal Litigation Fellows! Six IJC alumni will join host organizations across the country to develop the specialized skills needed to advocate for immigrant communities in federal court.

We're so excited to welcome our 2026 Justice Fellows to NYC this week to kick of their fall training. Our Fellows will attend trainings on all things immigration law, including case management, ethical lawyering, working with clients with mental health challenges and more.

Our 2026 Justice Fellows begin their fellowships next week 🎉 The 2026 Fellows are spread across IJC's four regions. 7 Fellows in the East region, 7 Fellows in the Midwest region, 9 Fellows in the New York region and 6 Fellows in the West region.

Our 2024 Justice Fellows are wrapping up a term marked by changing policy, funding cuts, and an unprecedented assault on immigrant rights. Allison Baal, a 2024 Justice Fellow, writes about the importance of collaboration in immigration work. justicecorps.org/news/reflec…

We are hiring a NYIFUP Managing Attorney! This is a fantastic opportunity to establish and support universal representation in courts outside of New York City. Help IJC ensure that every immigrant who needs a lawyer gets one. justicecorps.org/app/uploads…

Our 2026 Justice Fellows begin their fellowships in two weeks 🎉 Leading up to September, we're sharing facts about the new class and why we're so excited to begin working with them! Fact #3: The 2026 Fellows will join 27 host organizations in 17 states.

We're so excited to announce our 2026 Community Fellows! Four graduates have been chosen for the prestigious Community Fellowship. The Fellows will be inaugural three-year placements, who will seek to achieve full accreditation from the DOJ. justicecorps.org/news/ijc-we…

It's almost been one year since we welcomed our 2025 Fellows to New York City to kick-start their fellowships. And in just a few weeks, our 2026 Fellows will travel to NYC to begin a month of intensive training to prepare them to join their host organizations across the country.

In just one month, our 2026 Justice Fellow class will begin their fellowships 🎉 In the next few weeks, we'll share facts about the new class and why we're so excited to begin working with these Fellows! Fact #2: The 2026 Fellows hail from 22 law schools across the country.