Equal Justice Works
Non-profit OrganizationsDistrict of Columbia, United States51-200 Employees
Equal Justice Works is a Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit in the legal sector that supports public service careers for lawyers and law students. Since its founding in 1986, the organization has focused on connecting participants with opportunities to serve underserved communities and contribute to equal justice. It employs a mid-sized team and operates within the nonprofit field that centers public-interest law and service. The organization has developed programs to address specific community needs, including a Disaster Resilience Program launched in 2020 and a Housing Justice Program launched in 2022. In 2025, Equal Justice Works announced a partnership with AccessLex Institute to advance public service loan forgiveness initiatives.