CLA is happy to welcome our summer intern and fellows who will work with us to fulfill our mission for the next couple of months.
For the last three years, we have hosted a college intern from Furman University to support our team and learn about the practice of law. This year we are also hosting two Equal Justice Works Law Student Fellows to support our Housing Court program. They will be assisting at Berkeley County Housing Court and with the expansion of Housing Court to Dorchester County.
Through our summer program, we hope to foster a passion for public interest law and inspire future generations of attorneys to use their skills and knowledge to make a positive impact on our community. Please read their bios below to learn more about what inspired them to work at CLA this summer.
Lindsay Barton
Equal Justice Summer Housing Fellow
Lindsay is originally from a small town in Connecticut and graduated from Marist College in 2020. She is a rising 3L at Charleston School of Law. Lindsay chose to work at CLA because she wanted to learn more about nonprofit legal work and continue fulfilling her passion for helping others. After participating in a semester-long housing clinic, she gained an understanding of how the housing system works in South Carolina and wanted to help people that are facing evictions.
"This summer, I am most excited to make new connections and acquire more knowledge about the legal field. I am also excited to be part of different events with CLA and EJW to continue to make a difference in the community."
Savannah Jones
Furman University Intern
Savannah Jones is a student at Furman University majoring in Sociology and English Writing. She has always felt passionately about justice within the legal system, and decided to intern at CLA after learning that it is a non-profit, sliding-scale organization that addresses the justice gap in South Carolina. Savannah is looking forward to learning more about the day-to-day of an attorney and being able to participate in bridging the justice gap.
Alyssa Munger
Equal Justice Summer Housing Fellow
Alyssa graduated cum laude from Holy Family University with a bachelor’s degree in marketing. She is a rising 3L at Charleston School of Law and recently became the Internal Competition Champion of the Trial Advocacy Board. Alyssa wanted to work for CLA because she has a passion for serving others due to spending over a decade working in the service and hospitality industry.
"This opportunity allows me to serve people on a more intentional and purposeful level. I am looking forward to gaining courtroom experience and witnessing attorney-client interactions, as well as connecting with other like-minded people working in the field of making sure that everyone has equal access to legal services."
About Charleston Legal Access
Charleston Legal Access is SC's first and only sliding-scale, nonprofit law firm. We provide affordable legal services at a price that those of moderate means can afford. Hourly rates are determined on an individual basis by a client's income and family size. Our initial screening and phone consultations with an attorney are completely free. In-person, 1-2 hour case consultations and limited assistance sessions are available for a flat fee of $50-$100. For more information please visit www.charlestonlegalaccess.org.
With client fees only making up 15% of our operational budget and a rise in demand for services, we are seeking like-minded partners to support our cause. Help us expand access to justice and legal representation by making a tax-deductible donation below.