Ideal applicants are high school aged students with competitive GPAs beginning at 2.5. Preference will be given to those students that have connection to Englewood, North Lawndale, Woodlawn, Pullman, Roseland, and the Back of the Yards communities. Hopeful fellows don't have to be particularly interested in pursuing legal careers, however, they should  curious and interested in effectuating change in their communities. Competitive candidates will have strong writing skills and have shown some leadership skills in community or school activities.  

The application will feature two writing exercises, a resume/cover letter, and an interview for promising applicants. Hopeful fellows can prepare to submit two letters of recommendation from either academic instructors, extra curricular coaches, community leaders, or employers. Applicants are encouraged to be creative and show off their writing skills in their application. Writing exercises and recommendation letters are heavily weighted. Additionally with only 5 fellowship slots to available, we encourage applicants to use school and library resources to prepare for the interview. 

Students considering the Justice Freeman Fellowship should be ready to commit to having an open mind, engaging respectfully with all program staff/ participants, and utilizing the resources provided by Amplified Voices and our community partners thoughtfully. Students should be committed to learning and having fun while doing so. 

We expect parents and/or guardians to commit to assisting their student wherever possible. Parents are expected to provide a safe space for their students to unwind from the new experiences they will have as legal fellows. Finally, parents should commit to communicating with Amplified Voices Staff; we want parents to feel comfortable voicing any concerns, offering suggestions, and/or building rapport with us.