Academic Partnerships

Transforming Legal Education
with A2J Tech Fellows

At the A2J Tech Fellows, we are committed to shaping the future of legal education by partnering with law schools to offer students opportunities that integrate technology, advocacy, and legal empowerment. Our academic partnerships aim to expand access to transformative learning experiences and cultivate a new generation of leaders prepared to close the justice gap.

Why Partner With Us

We help law schools expand experiential learning, develop innovative courses, and create structured career pathways in public interest tech. Our partnerships provide students with real-world experience in legal technology and access-to-justice initiatives while fostering faculty research and interdisciplinary scholarship.

Through the Justice, Equity, & Ethical Tech (JETLL) Collaborative, we seek to establish a cross-disciplinary network of academic research centers and institutes united by the shared mission to enhance legal education and drive systemic reform. Through establish a formal network, we aim to equip future legal professionals with the skills and experiences necessary to lead at the intersection of law, technology, and social justice.

Strengthening the Future of Legal Education


The JETLS Collaborative stands at the forefront of redefining legal education through partnerships that prioritize justice, equity, and innovation. Together, we are building a future where law, technology, and public interest converge to create systemic change and close the justice gap.

  • Enhancing Educational Excellence
  • Creating Equitable Leadership Pathways in Law & Public Interest Technology
  • Strengthening Institutional Partnerships and Networks

Ways to Collaborate

Law schools can engage with us by hosting a fellow, developing courses on legal innovation, partnering on research, or expanding public interest career pathways. Our collaborations bring legal education closer to community-driven legal innovation and equip students with the skills needed for the evolving legal landscape.

Fellowship Placement Opportunities

Through our partnerships, law students can apply for 10-week summer fellowships that place them in leading legal aid organizations, nonprofit advocacy groups, and justice tech startups. These placements offer students real-world experience in advancing legal solutions through technology.

Joint Research Initiatives

A2J partners with law schools on interdisciplinary research projects that explore how technology can be leveraged to address systemic barriers in the justice system. These projects foster innovation and provide students with hands-on experience in contributing to the development of equitable legal solutions.

Pedagagy & Curriculum Development

A2J collaborates with partner law schools to integrate public interest technology and social justice themes into their curriculum. By co-developing courses, workshops, and experiential learning opportunities, we aim to ensure students receive comprehensive training in areas that are critical for today’s legal professionals.

Get Involved

Join us in shaping the future of legal education. Schedule a consultation to explore partnership opportunities, submit an inquiry to host a fellow or develop a course, or stay connected through our academic network. Together, we can drive meaningful change and prepare students for leadership in legal technology and justice.

Join the JETLL Steering Committee

If your law school is committed to social justice and wants to partner with AJTFP in shaping the next generation of legal professionals, we invite you to become part of the JETLS Collaborative. Together, we can build pathways to equity, foster innovation in legal service delivery, and create transformative change in the justice system.

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