DC Law Students in Court

Rising for justice's (rfj) mission is to leverage the collaborative efforts of law and social work Students and seasoned attorneys and social workers to address rfj's clients' needs through an interdisciplinary approach and to secure equal access to justice for clients who cannot afford representation. Rfj offers direct representation in District Of Columbia courts and various administrative agencies and educates Law Students from local schools in trial advocacy and essential legal skills, emphasizing the importance of pro bono service. Furthermore, rfj provides field placements for social work graduate Students.