Elinor & Charles Miller Rural Justice Fellowship

Ptla

2 months ago

Machias, Maine

Hybrid

Full Time

Junior

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About this role

This fellowship offers recent law graduates and law students the opportunity to serve in rural Maine communities, gaining training and mentorship in civil legal issues such as housing, consumer, Tribal, and family law. It is designed to promote access to justice and support public service careers in law.

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About Ptla

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Pine Tree Legal Assistance (PTLA) is a nonprofit legal aid organization that provides civil legal services to low-income residents statewide in Maine. PTLA offers direct representation, intake hotlines, community outreach, and extensive self-help tools and guides to help people navigate issues like housing and eviction defense, family law, public benefits, consumer matters, elder law, and healthcare access. The organization also pursues systemic advocacy and impact litigation to protect access to justice and works with volunteers and pro bono attorneys to extend services. Its website resources are designed to help people complete forms, understand legal processes, and find local assistance.