Equal Justice Works

2009 Equal Justice Works Fellowships
Certification by Host Organization


As Executive Director of ________________________________________ (Host Organization), I certify that:

  • We, the Host Organization, are committed to hiring the applicant as an attorney to work on the proposed project if the applicant is awarded a Fellowship.
  • We, the Host Organization, will provide health insurance and standard fringe benefits if a Fellowship is awarded and understand that such cost is not covered by Equal Justice Works. We have discussed with the candidate when coverage will begin and what percentage of the costs will be covered by the organization.
  • The position would not exist without the Fellowship program.
  • The salary that will be provided to the Fellow is $_______________. This salary is based on what a similarly-experienced attorney would receive at the organization. If this salary exceeds $39,000, we, the Host Organization, will pay the difference. If staff-wide salary adjustments are made prior to or during the Fellowship term, we will apply the same standard to the Fellow's salary and notify Equal Justice Works. 
  • ____________________________________________ (Host Organization) has been granted 501(c)(3) status by the Internal Revenue Service.


Name of Executive Director:      __________________________

Signature of Executive Director: __________________________

Date: __________________________

Name of Candidate:      __________________________

Signature of Candidate: __________________________

Date: __________________________


By signing this Form, the candidate and Host Organization certify that they have discussed and agreed upon the salary and benefits package referenced above. The candidate and Host Organization must agree upon these items prior to submitting an application.